Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup

big pot of chicken pot pie soup with veggies and a ladle inside

This healthy chicken pot pie soup is made with hearty vegetables, juicy chicken thighs, and creamy coconut milk, making it rich, comforting, and absolutely delicious. It is also dairy free, paleo, low carb, and Whole30.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings people

Calories 463kcal

Author Monica Stevens Le

Ingredients

1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless & skinless chicken thighs see notes
4 celery ribs sliced
4 carrots sliced
1 yellow onion diced
6 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more, to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more, to taste
1/2 pound baby bella mushrooms sliced
1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes diced into small chunks
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
13.5 oz canned full fat coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons arrowroot flour

Instructions

Heat up a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add oil and let that heat for another minute.
Season chicken liberally with a few teaspoons of salt and a few big pinches of black pepper. Add diced chicken to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browning. Do not worry about cooking it all the way through, as that will happen later. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add mirepoix to the pot, along with mushrooms, and garlic. Saute for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add diced potatoes to the pot, along with bay leaf, and Italian seasoning. Stir until it is all well combined.
Pour in the broth, and bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to medium-low heat and cook for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together arrowroot flour with coconut milk. Add to the pot and mix until the soup begins to thicken.
Put in cooked chicken and frozen peas. Stir occasionally and let all the flavors meld together. Once peas are cooked, about 5-7 minutes, the soup is done. Taste and add additional salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken thighs: Feel free to use chicken breasts in place of thighs.
Broth: Any broth will work, but be sure it is low sodium or be mindful of how much additional salt you are adding.

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