Creamy Supper Soup Pot (Printable)

Comforting velvety soup loaded with vegetables and tender chicken, perfect for cozy evenings.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 1 medium potato, diced
08 - 1 cup frozen peas
09 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

→ Broth & Dairy

10 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Seasonings

12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1 bay leaf
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Thickener

16 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Add diced potato and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in chicken broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
05 - Add the cooked chicken, peas, and corn. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
06 - Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently for 3 minutes (do not boil).
07 - If a thicker soup is desired, stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
08 - Remove bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It uses up that leftover rotisserie chicken in a way that tastes completely new and delicious.
  • The texture is incredibly velvety without needing complex techniques or hours of simmering.
02 -
  • Never let the soup come to a rolling boil after adding the cream or it will separate and look curdled.
  • Removing the bay leaf before serving prevents someone from getting a tough unpleasant bite.
03 -
  • Add a splash of dry white wine to the pot before the broth for a layer of acidity.
  • Fresh parsley sprinkled on top right before serving adds a nice contrast to the cream.

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