Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Soup / Comfort Food
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: chicken potato soup, comforting chicken soup, homemade soup, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1½ lbs chicken thighs or breasts
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 6–7 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add diced potatoes, chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
7. Simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
8. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Add noodles or rice for extra heartiness.
• Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
• A squeeze of lemon brightens the flavor just before serving.

Why This Recipe Works

Potatoes naturally thicken the broth while absorbing flavor, and slow simmering keeps the chicken tender and juicy. The simple seasoning allows the ingredients to shine, creating a comforting, reliable soup every time.