Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes Servings

 

Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes

ServingsTotal Time

45–55 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken (bone-in thighs or drumsticks; or boneless thighs)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet), diced

• 6–7 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp dried rosemary (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Optional: squeeze of lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics
   Heat oil/butter in a large pot over medium heat.
   Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.

2. Add garlic & herbs
   Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add chicken & broth
   Place chicken in the pot. Pour in broth until just covered.

4. Simmer
   Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
   Simmer 20–25 minutes (until chicken is cooked through).

5. Shred chicken
   Remove chicken, shred, discard bones/skin if needed.
   Return meat to the pot.

6. Add potatoes
   Stir in diced potatoes. Simmer 12–15 minutes until tender.

7. Finish
   Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf.
   Add parsley and optional lemon juice.

Serve hot with crusty bread.

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Q & A

Q: What potatoes work best?

A: Yukon Gold for creamy texture, russet for heartier soup, red potatoes if you want them to hold shape.

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Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken?

A: Yes!

• Add shredded chicken during the last 10 minutes

• Simmer potatoes separately or add them earlier

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Q: Can I make this in a slow cooker?

A: Absolutely.

• Add everything except parsley & lemon

• Cook 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH

• Shred chicken, then add potatoes for last hour

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Q: How do I make it extra comforting?

A:

• Add a splash of cream or milk

• Stir in a knob of butter at the end

• Add egg noodles or rice

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Q: Can I freeze this soup?

A: Yes, but potatoes soften after freezing.

• Freeze up to 3 months

• For best texture, freeze before adding potatoes

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Q: How do I thicken it slightly?

A:

• Mash a few potatoes in the pot

• Or add 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water

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Q: What can I serve with it?

A:

• Crusty bread or biscuits

• Grilled cheese

• Simple green salad.