Ingredients
- 1–2 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery sticks (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ⅓ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup milk
- 1½ cups sweet potatoes (cubed)
- 3–4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh parsley
- Thyme
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large dutch oven over medium-low heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 6–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic in the last minute.
- Stir in flour to coat the vegetables; cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken stock, milk, sweet potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil then reduce heat; simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, frozen peas, parsley, and optional spinach; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating rosemary or paprika. Substitute sweet potatoes with Yukon gold potatoes or butternut squash if preferred. To make it gluten-free, simply use gluten-free flour.
