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Cozy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup Recipe Perfect for Winter

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A hearty and soul-soothing creamy chicken potato soup perfect for chilly evenings or snowy weekends. Packed with tender chicken, buttery potatoes, and a luscious creamy base.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes, slice the carrots, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add the remaining butter to the pot and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk continuously for 2 minutes to create a smooth paste.
  5. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Add the milk and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
  6. Add the diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and cooked chicken to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed. Discard the bay leaves.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme. Enjoy warm!

Notes

[‘Take your time whisking the butter and flour to ensure a creamy texture.’, ‘Pour the broth and milk gradually while whisking to prevent lumps.’, ‘Taste the soup midway through cooking and adjust the seasoning to your liking.’, ‘Fresh thyme and parsley make a huge difference in flavor compared to dried herbs.’, ‘If the soup gets too thick, add a splash of water or broth to thin it out.’]

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Keywords: chicken potato soup, creamy soup, winter comfort food, hearty soup, easy dinner recipe

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