Description
This Chicken Pot Pie Soup has all the cozy flavors of the classic comfort dish — creamy, hearty, and full of tender chicken, vegetables, and herbs. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly nights or when you crave home-style comfort.
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk or half-and-half
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced potatoes (optional)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
Flaky biscuits or puff pastry squares, for serving
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain.
6. Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in shredded chicken, peas, potatoes (if using), thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
8. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and vegetables are tender.
9. Stir in heavy cream just before serving for a luxurious finish.
10. Serve hot with warm biscuits or puff pastry squares on the side.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Swap peas for corn or green beans to mix things up.
Make it gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour.
Add a splash of white wine for a flavor boost — it makes the soup taste restaurant-worthy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie soup, creamy chicken soup, comfort food, hearty soup recipe, winter dinner, chicken vegetable soup