Description
My Grandma’s Secret Chicken Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food recipe, filled with tender shredded chicken, soft potatoes, carrots, and aromatic herbs simmered in a rich, homemade broth. This hearty chicken and potato soup is perfect for cozy nights and is easy to make with everyday ingredients. A timeless family favorite!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
6 cups chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or russet)
2 large carrots, sliced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Place chicken thighs or breasts in the pot. Brown each side lightly, about 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Pour in chicken broth. Add potatoes, carrots, bay leaf, thyme, and parsley. Stir well.
5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
6. Remove chicken from the pot. Shred it using tongs or forks, then return it to the soup.
7. Stir everything together, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, mash a few of the cooked potatoes right in the pot before serving.
Rotisserie chicken works great if you’re short on time—just skip the browning step.
Freeze leftovers without added cream or milk for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg