Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is a comforting and nutritious twist on the classic dish. This creamy soup features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory herbs, bringing warmth to chilly evenings. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor that will make your taste buds sing. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup that offers all the nostalgia of a traditional pot pie without the guilt!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add carrots and celery; cook until softened.
- Add diced chicken and thyme; stir until chicken is browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 598mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 93mg