Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup: The Best Comfort Food Upgrade
This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a delicious and wholesome twist on the classic comfort food, packed with nutritious ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken, chicken broth, peas, thyme, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with milk until smooth, then add to the soup. Stir to combine.
- Cook until the soup thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while simmering.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy, chicken, pot pie, soup, comfort food