Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

1-2 Tbsp butter

1/2 medium onion, chopped

3 carrots, diced

1 lb potatoes (peeled), small dice

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups cooked diced/shredded chicken (I use rotisserie chicken from the grocery store)

1 cup frozen petite peas

4 cups chicken broth

1 1/4 cup milk (I typically use skim milk and sub ~2 Tbsp of skim with half and half )

1/4 tsp white pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

salt & black pepper to taste

Add butter to large pot. Add diced carrots & onions. Saute until carrots are softened and onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and saute until fragrent. Add chicken broth, cooked chicken, white pepper & paprika. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. When potatoes are fork tender, add milk & frozen peas. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Season with salt & black pepper as desired. Be generous with both. Serve hot.