Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes for Cozy Nights
A warm and hearty chicken soup perfect for cozy evenings, packed with tender chicken, potatoes, and flavorful herbs.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (or boneless thighs for extra flavor)
Vegetables
- 2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes (or red potatoes as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or vegetable oil as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted preferred)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 medium Carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme) can substitute with Italian seasoning
- 0.25 cup Plain Flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 cup Milk (dairy-free optional)
- 4 cups Chicken Stock (or vegetable stock for vegetarian version)
- 0.5 cup Low-fat Cheddar Cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
- to taste N/A Salt & Pepper (to season)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil and butter until tender.
- Add minced garlic and dried herbs; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken; simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in milk and cheese (if using), season with salt and pepper, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute flour with cornstarch and ensure stock is gluten-free.