Description
This High Protein Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a warm, creamy delight that envelops your senses with its rich, velvety texture and savory flavors. Each spoonful bursts with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a hint of thyme, reminiscent of a classic pot pie but in a comforting soup form.
Ingredients
- Protein: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Vegetables: 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup peas; 1 cup potatoes, diced
- Liquids: 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste
- Thickening Agent: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and potatoes, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the flour, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken, peas, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Finally, stir in the heavy cream and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, allow the soup to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy milk alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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