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    Home » Recipes » Lunch » Soup

    Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup

    Published: Jan 7, 2021 · Updated: Jun 28, 2022 by Neil 8 Comments

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    Two bowls of creamy chicken potato soup. Pin title text overlay at top.
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    Healthy creamy chicken potato soup is a simple and delicious low fat hearty soup. This filling winter warmer is great for a cold winters day!

    A bowl of healthy creamy chicken potato soup with a soup spoon in front and an onion, bunch of celery and plate of chopped parsley in the background as decoration.

    Well folks, Happy New Year!

    Here's wishing you all a healthy New Year too (and hoping it's much better than last year!).

    Now that our hangovers have passed, is there any better way than to start off the year with a fabulous bowl of this healthy creamy chicken potato soup?

    Not only is this great recipe full of nutritional goodness but if you've started the year on a new health kick you'll love that this creamy chicken soup tastes so creamy but yet isn't made with any cream!

    A bowl of healthy creamy chicken potato soup. Soup spoon in front, parsely, an onion and bunch of celery in the background.

    This creamy tasting chicken potato soup is the perfect comfort food.

    In my version of this classic soup I've added some low fat soft cheese to give it a great cheesy taste.

    That makes this soup an all round family favourite which is perfect not only for lunch but for dinner too.

    It's such an easy soup to make as well. Everything is done in one big saucepan. Including cooking the chicken. Meaning less washing up!

    Two bowls of creamy chicken potato soup one in front of the other.

    This healthy creamy chicken potato soup is also low in fat and gluten free too.

    The classic version normally involves adding some flour (all purpose flour) to thicken it up.

    I replaced the flour with soft cream cheese which when stirred in helps to thicken the soup along with the potato and make it all deliciously creamy tasting.

    The whole recipe takes less than an hour to make and serves up to six.

    This healthy chicken potato also soup doesn't contain any double cream / heavy cream unlike other creamy chicken soup recipes.

    Two bowls of healthy creamy chicken potato soup with spoons beside.

    This healthy creamy chicken potato soup is thick and comforting.

    Loaded with potatoes and chicken its filling and sure to stick to your bones too.

    We all love a good bowl of soup on a chilly day. Especially a homemade soup.

    A chicken and potato vegetable soup is a particularly good thing to serve to your whole family on such a day.

    Plus the best thing is there are only 269 calories in this simple chicken potato soup. It's one you'll definitely want to add to your list of favorite soups!

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 📖 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Tips For How To Make Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup
    • 🥣 Other Popular Creamless Soup Recipes You Might Also Like
    • 📋 Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup Recipe
    • 🧾 Nutrition Label
    • ⭐ Rate The Recipe

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Olive Oil
    • Onion
    • Garlic Clove
    • Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
    • Celery
    • Carrot
    • Potato
    • Chicken Stock
    • Skimmed Milk
    • Low Fat Soft Cream Cheese
    • Fresh Parsley (decoration)

    See recipe card for actual quantities of the chicken and potato soup ingredients.

    📖 Substitutions

    • Olive Oil
    • Onion
    • Garlic Clove
    • Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts - you could use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead.
    • Celery
    • Carrot
    • Potato - try and get ones like Maris Piper / King Edward or Yukon Gold Potatoes if in U.S.
    • Chicken Stock - you could use chicken broth or even vegetable broth.
    • Skimmed Milk
    • Low Fat Soft Cream Cheese
    • Fresh Parsley (decoration)

    🔪 Instructions

    Detailed instructions for this healthy chicken potato soup recipe are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make the best chicken potato soup:

    1. Gently heat oil in a large soup pot.
    2. Sauté the onion and minced garlic.
    3. Add the chicken breasts, celery, carrot, potato, and chicken stock. Bring to the boil. Simmer over a medium heat until chicken cooked.
    4. Remove the cooked chicken breasts using a slotted spoon.
    5. Stir the milk and cream cheese into the pot with the vegetables. Use a whisk to get a creamy texture if necessary.
    6. Shred the chicken breast meat.
    7. Stir shredded chicken breasts and chopped parsley into the creamy soup. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve.

    💭 Tips For How To Make Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup

    • I used boneless skinless chicken breasts so I didn't have any bones to remove. You could use chicken thighs if you wanted to though.
    • You can also use any cooked leftover chicken like roast chicken (leftover rotisserie chicken) that you may have. There's no need to cook that. Just add it in at the end.
    • For the potatoes try and get ones like Maris Piper or King Edward varieties. They are easily mashable and help to thicken the soup. 
    • For the vegetables you could add any leftovers you might have such as swede or even add some broccoli or frozen peas.
    • Once cooked store the soup in your fridge for 2-3 days.
    • To freeze any leftover soup I find it's much easier to portion up the soup into individual airtight container and freeze. That way you only need to remove the individual portions when you need them.
    • Allow the soup to defrost first then re-heat in your microwave or on your stove top.

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    🥣 Other Popular Creamless Soup Recipes You Might Also Like

    • Cream of celery soup is perfect for getting back in shape after any over indulgence. Made with no cream it’s a low calorie creamy celery soup thats both healthy and delicious!
    • Healthy cream of mushroom soup has no cream but still tastes just as creamy and yummy as the original. But, this one’s without the calories!
    • Broccoli and potato soup. A delicious and easy to make cheesy tasting hug in a bowl. The perfect comfort food for winter!
    A bowl of healthy creamy chicken potato soup with a soup spoon in front and an onion, bunch of celery and plate of chopped parsley in the background as decoration.
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    📋 Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup Recipe

    Healthy creamy chicken potato soup is a simple and delicious low fat hearty soup. This filling winter warmer is great for a cold winters’ day!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 269kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Garlic press
    • Peeler
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large onion diced
    • 1 clove garlic crushed
    • 400 g skinless boneless chicken breasts
    • 1 stalk celery sliced
    • 1 carrot sliced
    • 1 medium starchy potato e.g., Maris Piper or King Edward, cubed
    • 750 ml chicken stock
    • 250 ml skimmed milk
    • 200 g low fat soft cream cheese
    • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley chopped
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Gently heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
    • Sauté the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes until soft, stirring to avoid burning or sticking to the saucepan.
    • Add the chicken breasts, celery, carrot, potato, and chicken stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down to simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken has cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken breasts using a slotted spoon and set aside on a chopping board.
    • Stir the milk and cream cheese into the pot with the vegetables. Use a hand whisk if necessary, until there are no lumps. Then using the wooden spoon press the potatoes to side of pan to break them down.
    • Shred the chicken breasts on the chopping board using two forks.
    • Stir the shredded chicken and parsley into the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2001IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg

    🧾 Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 269 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 68mg23%
    Sodium 443mg19%
    Potassium 727mg21%
    Carbohydrates 18g6%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 22g44%
    Vitamin A 2001IU40%
    Vitamin C 11mg13%
    Calcium 118mg12%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    If you’ve made this healthy creamy chicken soup recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      January 07, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love using low-fat cream cheese as a way to thicken soups, but I've never used it in a chicken potato soup. This sounds delicious, Neil! We're into soup season here, and I have a list of about 10 soups that I'm planning on making. (Winter lasts a long time here in upstate New York, so I need a lot of soup recipes!) This one is going on the list for sure! Happy New York to you and Lynne!

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 08, 2021 at 6:46 am

        Thanks David. I'm sure you'll love this soup. Happy New York 😆 to you too!

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      January 07, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      5 stars
      I don’t think I’ve ever used cream cheese in a soup! What a smart idea, especially is the soup is thin. Love it! Happy New Year!

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 08, 2021 at 6:48 am

        It thickens the soup perfectly and makes it all delicious and cheesy. Happy New Year to you too Mimi. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Laura

      January 07, 2021 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh, Neil, this sounds so perfect for these cold, rainy days we are having! I love a cream soup, and try not to use so much cream,, but I think low-fat cream cheese sounds like the perfect way to add even more flavor and the perfect creaminess! Love this idea!

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 08, 2021 at 6:50 am

        We're thick with snow here at the moment Laura so there's plenty of bowls of soup like this on the go here to keep the spirits up. Glad you like my soup, thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    4. Jeff the Chef

      January 10, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      I think that it is hard, Making creamy soup look good. You have; this looks great!

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 10, 2021 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks Jeff 😀

        Reply

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