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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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đź“‹ Healthy Creamy Chicken Potato Soup

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!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine International
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 269kcal
Author Neil

Equipment

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.
  • SautĂ© 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.

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