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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

A comforting and healthy chicken pot pie soup that's perfect for chilly days, combining tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy broth in a cozy bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Budget-friendly option: Tesco's.
  • 1 onion, diced Yellow preferred, red for a fancier touch.
  • 2 carrots, diced Peeling optional.
  • 2 celery stalks, diced Incorporate greens into the soup.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Can use 5 for more flavor.
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded Leftovers work great.
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Recommended: Swanson brand.
  • 1 cup frozen peas Adds color.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Italian seasoning can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Sea salt recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Any milk works, oat milk is suitable.
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Cornstarch can be substituted for thickening.
  • Optional a handful of crunchy bread For dipping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the garlic and stir for 30 seconds, avoiding browning.
Cooking
  1. Add in the cooked chicken, chicken broth, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil then lower heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk and whole wheat flour until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the milk mixture to the soup, stirring continuously until thickened.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  6. Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

This soup can be frozen after cooling. If it's too thick upon reheating, add broth or milk. Feel free to add extra vegetables like corn or zucchini. To make it vegetarian, substitute chicken for beans or lentils and use vegetable broth.
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