Description
This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup captures all the comforting flavors of classic pot pie in a nourishing, creamy soup that’s packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and herbs — perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and almond milk, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add shredded chicken, peas, thyme, and rosemary. Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use leftover cooked chicken for convenience. For a creamier soup, substitute part of the broth with half-and-half or cream. You can also add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup, Healthy, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: healthy chicken pot pie soup, chicken soup, comfort soup, low calorie soup