Description
Chicken Potato Soup is a warm and comforting soup made with tender shredded chicken, hearty diced potatoes, and fresh vegetables simmered together in a flavorful chicken broth, finished with milk for a creamy texture. This easy stovetop recipe offers a cozy, hearty meal perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave a nourishing bowl of homemade soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat to create a flavor base for the soup.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion, diced carrot, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and broth: Stir in the peeled and diced potatoes followed by the chicken broth. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer until tender: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Combine chicken and seasoning: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients.
- Final simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the soup heats through completely.
- Serve warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with shredded cheese or bacon bits for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can add shredded cheese or bacon bits on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning according to taste.
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
