Thick Creamy Chicken Potato Soup With 10 Essential Tips
Thick creamy chicken potato soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for cold days or when you need a nutritious meal. It combines tender chicken, potatoes, and creamy broth for a satisfying flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced chicken breast
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Blend half the soup for a creamier texture if desired.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a keto version, replace potatoes with cauliflower.
- Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a dairy-free option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg