Name: Easy Chicken Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons avocado oil ((or olive oil)); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 carrots, diced ((1 cup)); 2 celery stalks, diced ((1 cup)); 1/2 cup yellow onion ((chopped)); 3 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth ((low sodium)); 1 pound russet potatoes, diced ((2 cups)); 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound rotisserie chicken ((shredded)); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup heavy cream; fresh parsley ((optional garnish))

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Easy Chicken Potato Soup is packed with tender potatoes, heavy cream and cheddar cheese for a warm and cozy bowl of deliciousness! What's the best part? It's ready in 30 minutes! Plus, it makes great leftovers that taste even better the next day.

Chicken Potato Soup in a bowl with a spoon on a wooden board.

Looking for more soup recipes? Try my creamy white chicken lasagna soup, a hearty bowl of vegetarian broccoli cheese chowder, or this smoked turkey and white bean soup that's made with homemade smoked turkey stock.

What You'll Love About This Soup

Quick and Easy - ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!

Ultimate Comfort Food - rich and hearty meal that will satisfy even picky eaters.

Make Ahead - prep everything a few days before and store in the fridge until time to serve.

Nothing is more satisfying than making soup in a large dutch oven or stock pot. There's just something about standing over the stove while stirring fresh ingredients together that makes your soul feel good.

Chicken Potato Soup being ladled out of a dutch oven.

Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup is one of those easy comfort food recipes your whole family will love. Its creamy texture just screams for you to come back for seconds, especially on chilly evenings in the winter. But, this is also a hearty soup you can enjoy any time of year!

Bowl of Chicken Potato Soup ready to eat with a spoon.

Ingredient Notes

Quantities are listed in the printable recipe card with full instructions at the bottom of this page.

avocado oil - can substitute olive oil if needed
unsalted butter
yellow onion, carrots, celery - the perfect mirepoix soup starter
all-purpose flour
chicken broth - no sodium, or substitute chicken stock instead
heavy cream
russet potatoes - can use red potatoes or Yukon gold
sharp cheddar cheese
seasonings: garlic, dried parsley, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes
rotisserie shredded chicken - or use cooked chicken breasts or chicken thighs
fresh parsley - optional garnish

Ingredients needed for Chicken Potato Soup.

Instructions

1 - Chop vegetables into bite size pieces.

2 - In a dutch oven or a large skillet add the oil, butter, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Add the flour. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

3 - Stir in the chicken broth. Mix until combined.

4 - Mix in the potatoes and seasonings. Turn the burner to medium high heat and bring to a boil. Turn down to medium to simmer for 8-12 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Potatoes and seasonings added to dutch oven.

5 - Add the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Stir well.

6 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, or serve without garnish.

Chicken and potato soup once all ingredients are added.

Helpful Tips

Stir soup frequently to prevent potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Taste before adding more salt to the recipe.
This is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken which keeps prep time to a minimum.
If you make a double batch, you'll have leftovers for lunch all week long!

Variations

This chicken and potato soup recipe is great just like it is, but feel free to make a few of these substitutions to make it your own...

Add more vegetables such as spinach, broccoli or green beans.
Use Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes if desired.
Sprinkle 6 pieces of crispy bacon on top.
Add a dash or two of hot sauce to the mix.
Use fresh herbs instead of dried such as bay leaf or fresh thyme.
Stir in cream cheese or sour cream for extra flavor.

What to Serve with Chicken Potato Soup

Homemade Biscuits - now we're talking! Whip up some made-from-scratch cathead biscuits for the perfect pairing.

Sandwiches - any type of sandwich is great for dunking in this chicken and potato soup, but we like this grinder sandwich recipe the best.

Salad - whenever soup is on the menu, a crispy salad is not far behind. Try this fresh and colorful rainbow salad with lemon vinaigrette.

Ladle of Chicken Potato Soup coming out of a dutch oven.

Storing Leftovers

Make ahead up to 2 days in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl.

Use a freezer-safe container to store leftover soup in the freezer for up to 3 months. Keep in mind that the cream may change its consistency once frozen.