Comforting Chicken Soup With Potatoes (Printable Version)

Hearty soup with tender chicken, potatoes, and vegetables in a savory broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces), diced into 1-inch pieces

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 medium potatoes (approximately 1.5 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
03 - 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Broth & Liquids

08 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup water

→ Herbs & Spices

10 - 1 whole bay leaf
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

→ Fats

15 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften and onions turn translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
03 - Add diced chicken to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on all sides.
04 - Add cubed potatoes, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender and chicken is cooked through completely.
05 - Stir in frozen peas and continue simmering for 5 additional minutes until peas are heated through. Remove and discard bay leaf. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot which means less cleanup and more time on the couch
  • The potatoes break down slightly making the broth naturally thicker without any cream
  • It freezes beautifully so you can always have comfort food ready
02 -
  • The potatoes will continue absorbing liquid as the soup sits so it will get thicker in the fridge which is actually a good thing
  • If the soup gets too thick just add more water or broth when you reheat it
  • Cutting everything into similar sized pieces means each spoonful has a little bit of everything
03 -
  • Chicken thighs instead of breasts stay more tender if you plan on reheating the soup multiple times
  • Add a splash of cream or milk at the very end if you want it extra luxurious
  • Freeze individual portions in freezer safe bags for easy lunches

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