Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced potatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and thyme. Add frozen peas if you like, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes in the pot to create a creamier texture. Adjust seasonings and feel free to add additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, pot pie, comfort food, creamy soup, cold weather recipe