Chicken Pot Pie Soup has the creamy, savory flavor of classic chicken pot pie without the work of making a crust. It is packed with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, garlic, and herbs in a thick chicken broth that feels like a full dinner in a bowl.
Why This Chicken Pot Pie Soup Works
The soup starts with onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, so the broth has plenty of flavor before the chicken even goes in. Potatoes make it hearty, while flour and a small cornstarch slurry give the broth the creamy pot-pie texture without making it overly heavy.
Using cooked or rotisserie chicken also keeps the recipe practical for a weeknight. The chicken only needs enough time in the pot to heat through, which helps it stay tender instead of turning dry.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is the quickest option, but any cooked shredded or cubed chicken works.
- Potatoes: Small gold or Yukon potatoes hold their shape well and give the soup a buttery texture.
- Half-and-half or milk: Fat-free half-and-half makes the broth creamier, while skim milk or unsweetened almond milk makes it lighter.
- Herbs: Thyme, sage, basil, oregano, parsley, and a bay leaf give the soup the familiar flavor of chicken pot pie.
- Peas: Add frozen peas near the end so they stay bright and do not become mushy.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons light butter, divided
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken without skin, or cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups small gold or Yukon potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fat-free half-and-half, unsweetened almond milk, or skim milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup frozen peas, not thawed
How to Make Chicken Pot Pie Soup
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking so the flour mixture stays smooth.
- Add the potatoes, bay leaf, bouillon, salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, and sage.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the cooked chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Whisk the cornstarch with the half-and-half or milk until smooth, then stir the mixture into the soup.
- Return the soup to a gentle simmer. Add the frozen peas and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the broth thickens. Remove the bay leaf.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired and serve warm with biscuits or crusty bread.
Tips for a Creamy, Smooth Soup
Whisk the broth in gradually after adding the flour. Adding all the liquid at once makes lumps more likely. Once the dairy goes in, keep the soup at a gentle simmer instead of a hard boil so the broth stays smooth.
If the soup thickens more than you want as it sits, stir in a small splash of chicken broth or milk when reheating. The potatoes and starch continue to absorb liquid after cooking.
Make Ahead and Storage
You can chop the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes ahead of time and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to cook. Leftover soup keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a little broth or milk if needed. Dairy-thickened soups can change texture after freezing, so refrigeration is the better option when possible.
More Cozy Chicken Recipes
If you like this creamy soup, try Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Rice Soup, or Chicken Pot Pie Noodle Skillet, or Chicken Pot Pie Bake with Biscuits. You can also browse more easy soup recipes and chicken recipes.
