Introduction:
This Chicken Pot Pie Soup is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy night in. With all the flavors of a traditional pot pie in soup form, this recipe is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep for the week, this soup is hearty, flavorful, and oh so delicious.
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Instructions:
- In a large pot, cook the chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the puff pastry into strips and place on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and puffed.
- Serve the soup hot with a puff pastry strip on top.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 415 || Carbohydrates: 23g || Protein: 30g || Fat: 22g
What I Love About This Recipe?
- The creamy, rich broth is so satisfying and comforting.
- The addition of puff pastry on top adds a crispy, flaky texture.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables.
- It’s a hearty and filling meal that the whole family will love.
- The flavors are reminiscent of a classic pot pie, but in soup form.
What To Avoid While Making this Recipe?
- Avoid overcooking the chicken, as it can become tough.
- Be careful not to burn the vegetables when sautéing them.
- Don’t skip the step of simmering the soup to thicken the broth.
- Be mindful of the salt added, as the chicken broth may already be salty.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the puff pastry in the oven to prevent burning.