Name: Chicken Potato Soup
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 38 min
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)

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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

This easy potato soup with chicken whips up in 30 minutes. My family makes soup a lot, especially during the fall and winter months.

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ingredients

All you need is a few kitchen staples for this simple chicken potato soup recipe.

how to make chicken potato soup

Follow these steps for a perfect potato chicken soup in no time.

instructions for making chicken potato soup — instructions for chicken soup with potatoes

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 — top with freshly chopped parsley for even more flavor

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 — creamy chicken veggie soup is the best

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 — creamy chicken potato soup

best sides for soup

Chicken soup with potatoes is best served alongside a salad, biscuits, or rolls.

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.

3.34 from 6 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 8 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 264kcal

Author: chunkyinkentucky

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.

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