Ultimate Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes for Cozy Nights

This Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes delivers warmth and nourishment, perfect for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup

1 pound Chicken Breast Skinless for a lighter version.
4 cups Chicken Stock Use vegetable broth for a lighter option.
2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced.
1 medium Onion Diced.
2 medium Carrots Diced.
2 stalks Celery Diced.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Cooking fat.
2 tablespoons Butter For richness.
3 tablespoons Plain Flour For thickening.
4 cups Milk For creamy broth.
1 cup Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese Stir in at the end.
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
Fresh garnish Parsley Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

large pot

Method

Cooking Steps

In a large pot, melt olive oil and butter over medium heat until foamy.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic, dried rosemary, and thyme; cook for additional 1-2 minutes.
Introduce chicken breast, brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
Dust flour over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
Slowly pour in milk, stirring to prevent lumps. Allow to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
Add diced potatoes and chicken stock, stir, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is versatile; feel free to add your favorite veggies or adjust seasoning to taste.

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