Skinny Chicken Pot Pie Soup - Free Style in KItchen

Name: Skinny Chicken Pot Pie Soup - Free Style in KItchen
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp light butter, divided. I use Land o’ Lakes light butter made with canola oil; 3 cups rotisserie chicken (without skin) or cooked chicken shredded or cubed; 1 onion, diced; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 cup carrots, finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups small gold or Yukon potatoes, chopped into ½” inch pieces; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried sage; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups fat free half and half or unsweetened almond milk or skim milk. I use land o lakes fat free half as half for more creaminess; 2 Tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup frozen peas, not thawed

16 steps

Updated at: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:56:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories2240.7 kcal (112%)

Total Fat85.3 g (122%)

Carbs209.4 g (81%)

Sugars48 g (53%)

Protein154.3 g (309%)

Sodium5290.6 mg (265%)

Fiber25.9 g (92%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Author thepounddropper.com

Step 2

PREP TIME10 minutes

Step 3

Melt 1 Tbsp light butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.

Step 4

Add the additional 2 Tbsp of light butter. Whisk in the flour cooking and cook for 2 minutes stirring continuously.

Step 5

Slowly add chicken broth while whisking.

Step 6

Add potatoes, bay leaf, bouillon, salt, pepper, and seasonings.

Step 7

Simmer until the potatoes are tender; about 15-20 minutes.

Step 8

Add the cooked chicken and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 9

Whisk cornstarch with half and half or the milk of your choice until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot.

Step 10

Bring the soup to a simmer. Add peas and continue stirring frequently and let it simmer for 5-8 minutes or until soup thickens. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf. Note the soup will also thicken as it cools.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme leaves, if desired.

Step 12

Serve with homemade or store bought biscuits, for additional points.

Step 13

Servings Makes 10 ( 1 cup) servings

Step 14

Notes

Step 15

You can either prep this before cooking or after cooking. Freeze up to 4-6 months.

Step 16

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days