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
- For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during the simmering process.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It can also be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat on the stove before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg