Name: Comforting Chicken Soup with Potatoes for Chilly Days
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter (20 g); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 to 3 celery sticks, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 pound chicken breast (450 g); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk (475 ml); 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (650 g); 4 cups chicken broth (1 liter); 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (120 g); A handful of roughly chopped fresh parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Description

A warm and comforting chicken soup with tender potatoes and melted cheese, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale

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

Instructions

In a large pot, melt a combination of butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté these vegetables for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to soften and become fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, allowing the herbs to cook with the vegetables for another 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken breast pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Add the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This soup is ideal for cold weather.
Feel free to add other vegetables.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: chicken soup, comfort food, easy recipe, hearty soup