Creamy Potato Soup with Chicken and Veggies
There’s something about a big pot of creamy potato soup bubbling away on the stove that just feels like home. This isn’t just any soup though. We’re talking about tender chunks of potato, juicy shredded chicken, and sweet bites of corn—all swimming in a rich, velvety broth that’ll make you want to lick the bowl. I’ve made this on lazy Sundays, stormy Tuesdays, and even those random weeknights where I just need something cozy fast.
It started as a fridge-clean-out kind of thing. You know those moments—half a bag of potatoes, a couple of chicken breasts, and not much else. But after a bit of sautéing, seasoning, and a generous pour of cream, what came out was magic. It’s the kind of soup that makes people go back for seconds (and thirds). And yes, I do toss in a little cheddar at the end because, well, cheese makes everything better.
If you love creamy chicken soup, or you’ve been looking for creamy soup recipes easy enough to pull off after work, this one’s your friend. Think creamy onion soup meets creamy broccoli soup, but with a hearty potato twist. It’s one of my favorite potato ideas—hearty, comforting, and totally weeknight-approved.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups diced potatoes, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
- Add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10–12 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Add in shredded chicken, corn, salt, and pepper. Simmer another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in cheddar cheese if using. Let melt and give it one final stir before serving warm.