Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (20 g)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 to 3 celery sticks, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 pound chicken breast (450 g)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (475 ml)
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed (650 g)
4 cups chicken broth (1 liter)
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (120 g)
A handful of roughly chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables. Dice onion, slice carrots, chop celery, mince garlic, and cube the potatoes.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Stir in rosemary and thyme. Add chicken breast and sear 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
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Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
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Gradually pour in milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
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Add potatoes, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.
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Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir well.
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Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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For extra veggies, add peas, corn, or spinach.
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Replace chicken breast with thighs for a richer flavor.
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For a lighter version, reduce or skip the cheese.
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If soup thickens too much when reheated, add extra broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes