Chicken and Potato Soup: How to Make It Extra Creamy
Craving comfort food? Chicken and Potato Soup is hearty, easy, and full of flavor. Learn how to make it just right with simple tips.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken thighs 1.5 pounds Boneless varieties work adequately but bone-in significantly enhances flavor depth
- Russet potatoes 1.5 pounds approximately 3 medium Consider Yukon Gold potatoes for a silkier chicken and potato soup texture
- Yellow onion 1 medium Finely diced for optimal flavor distribution
- Carrots 2 medium Peeled and uniformly diced for consistent cooking
- Celery 2 stalks Diced to complement other vegetables
- Garlic 3 cloves Freshly minced for maximum aromatic impact
- Chicken broth 8 cups Low-sodium version recommended for controlled seasoning
- Bay leaves 2 Essential for authentic flavor remember to remove before serving
- Fresh thyme 4 sprigs Alternatively 1 teaspoon dried thyme can substitute
- Salt 1 teaspoon Adjust according to personal preference
- Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground provides superior flavor notes
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons High-quality oil enhances the sautéing process
- Fresh parsley 1/4 cup Finely chopped for garnishing your chicken and potato soup
Instructions
- ✅ Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables◉ Warm olive oil in your Dutch oven on medium heat until it glistens.◉ Thoroughly season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all surfaces.◉ Position chicken skin-side down in the heated pot and sear for 5-6 minutes until achieving a golden-brown crust.◉ Gently turn over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. (Note: The chicken will complete cooking during the soup simmering process.)◉Transfer chicken to a clean plate and set aside temporarily. ✅ Establish the Aromatic Foundation◉ In the same cooking vessel, introduce diced onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.◉ Add freshly minced garlic and continue cooking for approximately 30 seconds until the aroma intensifies.◉ Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and diligently scrape any caramelized bits from the bottom of the pot – these flavor-rich fond particles contribute remarkable depth to your chicken potato soup! ✅ Simmer the Soup to Perfection◉ Reintroduce the partially cooked chicken to the pot and add the uniformly diced potatoes.◉ Pour in the remaining chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are adequately submerged.◉ Add aromatic bay leaves and fresh thyme to infuse the chicken potato soup with herbal notes.◉ Heat the mixture until it reaches a controlled boil, then quickly lower it to a gentle simmer.◉ Cover the pot and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes, until potatoes achieve fork-tenderness and chicken reaches appropriate internal temperature. ✅ Complete the Final Touches◉ Carefully remove the chicken pieces from the pot and allow to cool slightly for handling.◉ Quickly chop the chicken into small, bite-sized portions, removing skin and bones.◉ Return the shredded chicken to the simmering chicken potato soup.◉ Locate and remove bay leaves and thyme stems, as they’ve completed their flavor-imparting purpose.◉ For a moderately thicker consistency, utilize a potato masher to gently crush a portion of the potatoes against the side of the cooking vessel.◉ Thoughtfully taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and freshly ground pepper if necessary.◉ Incorporate freshly chopped parsley immediately before serving your chicken and potato soup for optimal color and flavor enhancement.
