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February 13, 2022

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Cozy, healthy chicken pot pie soup made deliciously creamy without any dairy! Instead, cauliflower and potatoes are pureed into the broth to achieve a rich, creamy thickness. This gluten free & paleo chicken pot pie soup is loaded with veggies and is the perfect lightened-up comfort food for colder months!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins

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Listen up chicken pot pie lovers, this soup was made for you!

I first made this recipe about 3 years ago as one of those throw-together weeknight soups and it turned out to be so ridiculously delicious that I was practically licking the bowl clean. Since my husband Tony LOVES my lightened up chicken pot pie recipe, I decided to recreate it but in soup form and of course, with a few healthy twists.

This healthy chicken pot pie soup is hearty, flavorful, and super creamy without using any cream or dairy. It seriously has that true chicken pot pie flavor and is absolutely delicious served with crackers or biscuits. Comfort food at its finest! Add this to your weeknight dinner list and get ready for an incredible meal that takes just about 30 minutes to make.

chicken pot pie soup in a pot with a wooden spoon

What’s in this healthy chicken pot pie soup?

This chicken pot pie soup is one of those recipes you can throw together in just about 30 minutes. Everything cooks in one pot, including the chicken, making it an easy weeknight dinner to meal prep, make for your family or simply slurp up the entire pot yourself. It’s made with plenty of veggies and no cream, making it perfect for just about anyone to enjoy — especially when you come down with a cold, or if you’re just craving a cozy bowl of soup. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

  • Chicken: you’ll need about a pound and a half of boneless skinless chicken breast, plus some olive oil to cook it with.
  • Veggies: this chicken pot pie soup is loaded with carrots, cauliflower, onion & peas.
  • Potatoes: the secret ingredient for making this soup creamy and hearty! I love using yukon gold potatoes for a buttery, creamy texture.
  • Herbs & spices: you’ll need some dried or fresh thyme and plenty of salt and pepper to give the soup flavor.
  • Milk: feel free to use any milk you’d like. I prefer unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk to keep the soup dairy free, but you can use dairy milk if you prefer! Feel free to use whole milk for a richer soup.
  • Broth: you’ll also need some low sodium chicken broth to cook everything together.

The key to super creamy chicken pot pie soup

As I mentioned, this healthy chicken pot pie soup is hearty and creamy, yet there’s no dairy or cream involved! The secret is to add both cauliflower and potatoes to the soup, and then to blend some of it up to create a lovely, thicker broth. Ever since I made my creamy lightened up cauliflower broccoli cheddar soup, I became been obsessed with pureeing cauliflower in soups to create a creamy base that adds additional veggies.

two bowls of chicken pot pie soup with spoons and crackers on the side

Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes, simply use chickpeas instead of chicken, and be sure to use a dairy free milk and vegetarian broth. This will make the soup both vegetarian and vegan.

Add some extra veggies

If you’d like some more veggies in this soup, I suggest adding 8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, which you can saute with the onion, carrots and potatoes. Fresh or frozen sweet corn is also another great option that can be stirred in with the peas. Yum.

healthy chicken pot pie soup in a bowl

Can I make it in my slow cooker?

Yes! This healthy chicken pot pie soup can be made in a slow cooker or crockpot with a few adjustments:

  1. First, reduce the chicken broth by about 1 cup. I would suggest sticking to using either coconut milk or regular milk (just for the crockpot version). I would also recommend keeping the chicken whole and not dicing it to start.
  2. Add all ingredients (minus peas) to your slow cooker, then cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours.
  3. Once done cooking, remove chicken breasts, shred and set aside.
  4. Next, remove 2 cups of soup and puree in a blender, then add back to your slow cooker.
  5. Finally, add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker, stir in peas and cook for 10 min longer, then serve.

What to serve with chicken pot pie soup

We normally serve our soup with classic buttery crackers or saltines, but you can also serve it with:

healthy chicken pot pie soup in two bowls with crackers on the side

Storing & freezing tips

  • To store: this healthy chicken pot pie soup will stay good in your fridge for about 5 days. Once the soup is completely cooled, just place it in an airtight container (or multiple, if you’d like to meal prep it) without the additional toppings and place it in the fridge. To reheat it, simply do so in the microwave with a microwave safe bowl, or feel free to reheat it on the stovetop. Add your toppings once you’re ready to serve!
  • To freeze: yes, you can freeze this soup! Follow the instructions above, but instead of placing the soup in the refrigerator just put it in your freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply thaw the soup overnight and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.

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I hope you enjoy this chicken pot pie soup. If you make it, please leave a comment below and rate the recipe — I really appreciate it! xo.

Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Course Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Lunch, Nut Free, Paleo
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy chicken pot pie soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Serves 4

Cozy, healthy chicken pot pie soup made deliciously creamy without any dairy! Instead, cauliflower and potatoes are pureed into the broth to achieve a rich, creamy thickness. This gluten free & paleo chicken pot pie soup is loaded with veggies and is the perfect lightened-up comfort food for colder months!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 cups diced yukon gold potatoes
  • 3 cups finely chopped cauliflower florets
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, skim milk, 2% (if you want a richer soup, you can use whole milk)
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium high heat. Add in olive oil. Once oil it hot, add in diced chicken breast and generously season with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Remove chicken from pot and transfer to a large bowl; set aside for later.

  2. In the same pot, add in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, chopped onion, sliced carrots, diced gold potatoes, diced cauliflower and thyme. Saute for a few minutes until onion begins to soften, then add in milk, chicken broth and salt and pepper. Allow mixture to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

  3. Next remove 3 cups of the mixture from the pot and add to a blender. Blend until completely smooth (be careful while you do this!), then transfer puree back to the pot. Stir in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Allow mixture to simmer for 5-10 more minutes to thicken up a bit. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with extra black pepper and fresh thyme, if desired. Great with biscuits or crackers, if you’d like.

Recipe Notes

To make this recipe vegan: if you want to make this recipe vegan or vegetarian, you can use chickpeas instead of chicken, and also be sure to use vegetarian broth and a dairy free milk.

Optional: Feel free to add ¾ cup of corn if not doing whole 30. If you'd like some more veggies in this soup, I suggest adding 8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, which you can saute with the onion, carrots and potatoes.

Nutrition
Servings: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 serving (based on 4)
Calories: 369kcal
Fat: 10.9g
Saturated fat: 1.6g
Carbohydrates: 30.5g
Fiber: 7.3g
Sugar: 7.1g
Protein: 41.9g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | Photography by Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on September 22nd, 2019, and republished on February 14th, 2022.

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