Description
Comforting chicken pot pie soup offers hearty warmth with classic flavors melding together. Creamy broth, tender chicken, and flaky pastry create a satisfying meal that brings families close around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables become tender and release their natural flavors, about 5-7 minutes.
- Build Flavor Base: Introduce minced garlic and sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring to create a smooth roux that will thicken and enrich the soup’s texture.
- Create Liquid Foundation: Gradually whisk in chicken stock, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency without any lumps, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Protein and Vegetables: Add shredded chicken, frozen peas, corn kernels, and heavy cream to the simmering base, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Season and Develop Depth: Sprinkle fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper throughout the soup. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, letting flavors meld and intensify.
- Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a crisp puff pastry square for a classic pot pie-inspired presentation.
Notes
- Roux Revolution: The flour-butter mixture is crucial for thickening the soup, creating a silky smooth base that transforms ordinary liquid into a luxurious, creamy delight.
- Vegetable Timing Trick: Sauté carrots, celery, and onions precisely 5-7 minutes to unlock their natural sweetness without burning, ensuring a perfect flavor foundation.
- Cream Control: Add heavy cream near the end of cooking to prevent separation and maintain a rich, velvety texture that coats every spoonful.
- Pastry Perfection: Toast puff pastry separately to maintain crispness, preventing soggy toppers and preserving the classic pot pie crunch that elevates this soup from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg