Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ medium onion
- 2 celery ribs
- 2 medium carrots
- ¼ cup white apple vinegar
- 1 large russet potato
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add remaining oil; cook garlic, onion, celery, and carrots until softened (5 to 8 minutes).
- Deglaze with white vinegar; scrape up browned bits from the pot.
- Add diced potatoes and 3 cups of broth; return chicken to the pot and simmer until cooked through (15 to 20 minutes). Set chicken aside to cool.
- In a separate pot, melt butter; whisk in flour until golden. Gradually add milk and cream; cook until thickened.
- Stir the creamy mixture into the soup base; shred or chop cooled chicken and return it to the soup.
- If desired, stir in optional corn and peas; adjust consistency with additional broth if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize your soup by adding seasonal vegetables like green beans or mushrooms. For gluten-free options, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend or cornstarch mixed with water.
