Description
This hearty and creamy chicken potato soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food, made with tender chicken, Yukon gold potatoes, and fresh herbs. Whether you’re craving a cold-weather classic or a nostalgic family meal, this easy soup delivers warmth and homemade flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
6 cups chicken broth
4 Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft, about 6–8 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add chicken, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
5. Add diced potatoes and simmer for 15 more minutes until tender.
6. Stir in cream or milk and adjust seasoning to taste. Let simmer for 5 additional minutes.
7. Serve hot with your favorite sides or toppings.
Notes
Grandma always used Yukon gold potatoes for their creamy texture.
If using cooked or rotisserie chicken, add it after potatoes have softened.
The soup thickens as it sits, so leftovers are even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg