Love chicken soup and potato soup? Have both with this creamy potato and chicken soup made with shredded chicken breast, carrots, celery, and cream cheese.
![spoonful of chicken potato soup with parsley garnish](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chicken-and-potato-soup-18.jpg)
This easy potato soup with chicken whips up in 30 minutes. My family makes soup a lot, especially during the fall and winter months.
Contents
ingredients
All you need is a few kitchen staples for this simple chicken potato soup recipe.
![ingredients for chicken potato soup](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chicken-potato-soup-ingredients.jpg)
how to make chicken potato soup
Follow these steps for a perfect potato chicken soup in no time.
![instructions for making chicken potato soup](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/instructions-for-chicken-potato-soup.jpg)
tips
- save time with a pre-made rotisserie chicken (or try our air fryer whole chicken) and shred your chicken ahead of time
- add in other veggies you love, like broccoli, spinach
- for a creamier soup, use a bit of heavy cream
![close up of a spoonful of soup](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chicken-and-potato-soup-16.jpg)
FAQs
leftovers
- store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- freezing is not recommended for this soup since it contains dairy.
recipe substitutions
- chicken– use leftover turkey breast instead
- potatoes– cabbage works well in place of potatoes
- vegan– use vegetable broth in place of cream cheese
![brown pottery bowl with chicken vegetable soup inside](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chicken-and-potato-soup-26.jpg)
why is my cream cheese clumpy?
- be sure to soften cream cheese prior to adding it to the soup
- allow simmer time after adding the cream cheese and give it a little whisking action to loosen up remaining larger pieces
![bowl of soup with carrots, celery, shredded chicken breast, and russet potatoes](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chicken-and-potato-soup-36.jpg)
best sides for soup
Chicken soup with potatoes is best served alongside a salad, biscuits, or rolls.
![chicken potato soup in a bowl with a spoon](https://www.chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/chicken-and-potato-soup-74-200x200.jpg)
Chicken Potato Soup
An easy and delicious Chicken Potato Soup made with cream cheese, carrots, onion and celery. A comfort soup the entire family will enjoy.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cooked, shredded
- 1½ sticks celery chopped
- 3 carrots medium, chopped
- 4 russet potatoes medium, cubed
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chicken bullion powder
- ½ tsp cajun seasoning optional
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, room temperature
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add carrots, onion, celery, seasonings, bay leaf, and potatoes to 4 cups water in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook for 25 minutes or until veggies are tender.
- Add pre-cooked shredded chicken breast, stir, then add in softened cream cheese. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to a simmer until ready to serve.
Notes
- store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
- freezing is not recommended for this soup since it contains dairy.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4328IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg
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