Description
Comforting classic “healthy chicken pot pie soup” brings hearty American farmhouse flavors directly to your kitchen. Creamy, nutritious ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a soul-warming meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 3 pieces each
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large russet potato (or 2 small, ~2 cups), peeled and cubed
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
Liquid, Spices, and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry cooking wine (omit for Whole30)
- 1.5 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
- Submerge raw cashews in boiling water to soften and prepare for blending while gathering remaining ingredients.
- Activate Instant Pot’s sauté function and warm ghee or olive oil, then gently sweat onions, celery, carrots, and minced garlic until they release their aromatic essence and become translucent.
- Introduce diced chicken, cubed potatoes, crisp green beans, rich broth, and a splash of sherry into the pot, complementing with carefully selected herbs and spices to build a robust flavor profile.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is positioned to “Sealing”, and pressure cook the mixture for approximately 12 minutes to tenderize chicken and meld ingredients.
- While soup cooks, transform softened cashews into a silky cream by draining and blending with water until achieving a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Once cooking completes, carefully release pressure and use two forks to delicately shred the chicken into tender morsels.
- Incorporate the velvety cashew cream into the soup, stirring gently to integrate and create a rich, creamy texture.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or sherry as preferred.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve piping hot, offering a comforting and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Soak cashews thoroughly to ensure a silky, smooth cream that blends seamlessly into the soup, creating a rich and velvety texture without dairy.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner protein option that absorbs flavors quickly and shreds easily during cooking.
- Customize vegetable mix by swapping green beans with peas, corn, or diced zucchini to match seasonal availability or personal preference.
- Keep sodium levels in check by using low-sodium broth and adjusting salt gradually, allowing individual diners to season according to their taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg