To me chicken pot pie is always been a dish that seemed really intimidating! But the warmth and the combination of flavors with a flaky crust was so appealing that I couldn’t stay away. So a few years ago I attempted an Everyday Food Magazine version of Chicken Pot Pie. It was wonderful and really not that difficult. A few weeks ago when I came across this Chicken Pot Pie Soup in the December 2012 issue of Food Network Magazine I knew it would soon be at my dinner table. We all know my love for soup! Then added with this flavor combination, it was a WIN! I baked puff pastry on a cookie sheet to serve with soup as a stand in for the crust on a tradtional potpie. This is a great week night meal that is perfect for the chilly winter’s day!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets PUFF PASTRY, thawed
- 2 Tablespoons BUTTER
- 1 pound BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 stalks CELERY, chopped
- 1 medium ONION, chopped
- FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER & KOSHER SALT
- 1 teaspoon THYME
- 2 cups WATER
- 1/4 cup FLOUR
- 3 cups CHICKEN BROTH
- 1 cup HALF AND HALF
- 3 medium POTATOES, chopped
- 1 -10 ounce bag FROZEN CARROT AND PEA MIXTURE
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place puff pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add the celery, onion, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and thyme to the pot and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups water, the broth, half-and-half and potatoes; cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes. Add the peas and carrots and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer until cooked through, about 1 minute. Divide among bowls and serve with puff pastry. ENJOY!
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Soup sounds sooo good right now!
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I saw this same recipe in the FN mag….I’ve been wanting to try as well!
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I don’t know why puff pastry seems so scary to me, but I’ve never made it. Sounds like it goes perfect with this soup though!
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You have got to try it!! It’s really easy to work with and SO tasty!
I love Chicken Pot Pie Soup and yours looks wonderful! Perfect for a chilly evening!!
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Megan, this sounds yummy. We have had a wonderful snow here and this soup is just the item for warmth and comfort! Thanks for sharing.
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I heart chicken pot pie…it is my all time favorite comfort food! I love the idea of it as a soup!!!
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Ooh, my son would looooove that! He’s such a chicken pot pie fan!
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I thought about this all day. I am posting this to our Rays of Sunshine as a favorite “pin” for the week. Everybody needs to try this one.
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I’m pretty my hubby (and I) would love this! He’s so in love with chicken pot pie. He says it’s the flavors and I totally agree with him. This looks like a nice change from the usual 🙂
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