Comforting Chicken Soup With Potatoes (Printable)
Tender chicken, chunky potatoes, carrots and peas simmered in a savory broth for a comforting, easy weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 oz), diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
03 - 2 carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
05 - 1 medium onion, 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 bay leaf
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
→ Fats
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the diced chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned on the outside.
04 - Add cubed potatoes, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Bring contents to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
05 - Stir in frozen peas and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
06 - Remove the bay leaf. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- There’s a secret magic to how the potatoes melt into the broth and thicken it naturally.
- This soup can handle all your last bits of veggies and always tastes like you planned it that way.
02 -
- Salting too early makes potatoes break apart, so I hold off until just before serving.
- Browning the chicken only lightly keeps it tender; overcooking at this stage makes it tough.
03 -
- Skim off any foam that surfaces after boiling, so you get a clear, golden broth.
- Letting the soup rest for five minutes after turning off the heat helps the flavors settle beautifully.