Comforting Chicken Soup With Potatoes (Print Version)
A warm, hearty soup featuring tender chicken, chunky potatoes, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 ounces), 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 pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the diced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until lightly browned on the outside.
04 - Add the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then 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 another 5 minutes.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way your whole house smells while it simmers is better than any candle
- Its the kind of soup that actually fills you up without leaving you feeling heavy
- Leftbacks taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
- Don't rush the initial vegetable sauté that step builds the foundation of flavor
- Adding water prevents the broth from becoming too salty as it reduces
- The potatoes will continue cooking even after you turn off the heat so don't wait until they're mushy
03 -
- Cut your vegetables and potatoes into similar sizes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Low sodium broth gives you control over the final seasoning
- Fresh herbs at the end make a huge difference in the overall flavor