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Comforting Chicken and Potato Soup for Ultimate Cozy Meals

A warm and hearty chicken and potato soup perfect for cozy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium celery stalks diced
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced carrots and diced celery to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the cubed potatoes, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chicken breasts. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. If using, stir in the fresh spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a creamier soup, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream just before serving.
  • Substitute the chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Just add it in during the last few minutes of cooking to heat through.

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