Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup onion, chopped
03 - 2 carrots, chopped
04 - 2 celery sticks, chopped
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/3 cup flour
07 - 5 cups chicken stock
08 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4" thick pieces
11 - 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
12 - 1 cup frozen peas
13 - 1 cup corn
14 - 1/2 cup half and half cream
15 - 1 bay leaf
16 - 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Melt the butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion, celery and carrots. Sauté for approximately 4-5 minutes over low/medium heat until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
02 - Add the flour and stir to combine. Continue cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes.
03 - Slowly add the chicken stock and whisk to break up any lumps. Add the salt, pepper and bay leaf.
04 - Next add the potatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender.
05 - Add the frozen peas and corn. Bring back to a simmer then add the half and half and finally the cooked shredded chicken.
06 - Cook another 10 minutes or until the soup is hot and the chicken is heated through.
07 - Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Notes:

01 - To make this even faster, use a frozen bag of mixed vegetables instead of fresh carrots
02 - Use store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own
03 - Add oregano, thyme or basil for additional flavor
04 - Pairs well with ciabatta bread