Description
Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup is a comforting homemade dish made with tender chicken, Yukon gold potatoes, and a rich creamy broth. This soup delivers deep flavor using simple ingredients and careful cooking techniques, resulting in a satisfying and filling meal that works perfectly for everyday cooking. The texture is smooth yet hearty, with soft vegetables and perfectly cooked chicken in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Olive oil for sautéing
Chicken breast or chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
Garlic powder
Fine salt
Black pepper
Dried thyme
Yellow onion finely diced
Carrots peeled and diced
Celery stalks diced
Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
All purpose flour or sourdough discard
Chicken broth
Whole milk or two percent milk
Instructions
1.
2. Prepare all vegetables by dicing the onion, carrots, and celery into small even pieces and peeling and cubing the potatoes
3. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside
4. Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat
5. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook while stirring until softened and fragrant
6. Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and flour or sourdough discard and stir continuously to coat the vegetables
7. Slowly pour in a small amount of chicken broth while stirring to create a smooth base
8. Add the remaining chicken broth and milk and stir until fully combined
9. Add the potatoes and chicken to the pot and stir gently
10. Increase heat slightly and bring the soup to a gentle boil
11. Reduce heat and simmer while stirring occasionally until the potatoes are fork tender and the chicken is fully cooked
12. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed
13. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before serving
14.
Notes
Yukon gold potatoes are recommended because they hold their shape while adding natural creaminess
Whole milk creates the best texture but lower fat milk can be used if preferred
Stir frequently during cooking to prevent sticking and scorching
The soup will thicken as it cools so avoid over thickening during cooking
If the soup becomes too thick add a splash of warm milk or broth when reheating
This recipe can be adjusted with additional vegetables or herbs without affecting the base texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American