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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe

Creamy, hearty, and guilt-free, this healthy chicken pot pie soup delivers classic comfort with wholesome ingredients and lighter calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Servings: 5 People
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ib Chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 1 cup Cauliflower florets
  • 3 tbsp Whole wheat flour or GF flour
  • 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Build the Base: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  2. Add Garlic & Seasoning: Stir in garlic, thyme, and parsley. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add Chicken & Flour: Add diced chicken breast and stir with the veggies. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
  4. Deglaze & Simmer: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring. Add steamed cauliflower, bring to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Blend Creaminess: Remove chicken and set aside. Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup with the cauliflower for a creamy texture. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot.
  6. Add Milk & Peas: Stir in milk and peas. Simmer 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning and finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
  7. Serve & Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or cracked black pepper.

Notes

Double Texture Approach: Combining shredded chicken with finely diced vegetables gives every bite both softness and subtle crunch—essential for a true pot pie feel.
Cauliflower Cream Hack: Steamed cauliflower, when blended into the broth, adds body and richness naturally—no cream, no compromise.
Broth First, Milk Later: Always add milk after removing the soup from high heat—this keeps the consistency smooth and prevents separation.
Thickener Timing Matters: Lightly toast your flour with the vegetables before adding broth. It deepens flavor and ensures lump-free thickening.
Topping Twist: For a classic pot pie vibe, try serving with baked puff pastry rounds or whole wheat crackers on the side—crunch meets comfo