Description
This comforting chicken soup with potatoes is a cozy, wholesome dish filled with tender chicken, soft potatoes, and aromatic vegetables in a flavorful broth. It’s perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a bowl of warmth and nourishment.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts (boneless or bone-in)
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add chicken, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred or dice it, and return it to the pot.
- Add diced potatoes and simmer for another 15 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Add corn, peas, or spinach for more flavor and color.
- Stir in cream at the end for a creamy variation.
- Mash a few potatoes to naturally thicken the soup.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
