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Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes

A hearty and warming chicken soup loaded with potatoes, herbs, and cheese, perfect for cozy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Homestyle
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter (20 g)
vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 to 3 celery sticks celery sticks, chopped
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves garlic cloves, minced
herbs
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast (450 g)
thickening agent
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
liquids
  • 2 cups milk (475 ml)
potatoes
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (650 g)
broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth (1 liter)
cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (120 g)
herbs
  • a handful roughly chopped fresh parsley
seasoning
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook until softened.
  2. Add chopped herbs and cook for another minute. Stir in flour and cook briefly.
  3. Add chicken, potatoes, chicken broth, and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
  4. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the soup. Stir in cheese and parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding cheese.