Most Requested Comfort Food Soup
Homestyle Most Requested Comfort Food Soup is a creamy, hearty soup made with vegetables, tender potatoes, optional chicken, and a rich broth that brings warmth and balance to the table.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 to 3 carrots diced
- 2 to 3 celery stalks diced
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs diced and optional
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 to 2 cups potatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- Optional cooked egg noodles rice, or pasta
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly cooked on the outside.
- Pour in the broth, add potatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper, then bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- Stir in the cream and cooked noodles, rice, or pasta, then simmer gently for 5 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot.