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Creamy Chicken Soup with Potatoes

A cozy, hearty soup made with tender chicken, soft potatoes, and a rich, creamy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter until softened.
  2. Add garlic and chicken, season, and pour in broth.
  3. Add potatoes and simmer until tender.
  4. Remove chicken, shred, and return to pot.
  5. Stir in cream and heat through before serving.

Notes

Mash some potatoes in the pot for a thicker soup.