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Cozy Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Flaky Pastry Topping

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A comforting and creamy chicken pot pie soup topped with a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust. Perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (use dairy-free milk if needed)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small, even pieces (about 1/2 inch). Mince the garlic. Shred or dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; stir occasionally until vegetables soften and onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour evenly over the veggies. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook off raw flour taste, ensuring mixture is thick and bubbly but not browned.
  4. Gradually whisk in 4 cups chicken broth, scraping the pot’s bottom to release browned bits. Pour in 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half. Stir until soup base thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Add fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  5. Stir in 2 cups cooked chicken and 1 cup frozen peas. Let soup simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors and heat chicken through.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry on lightly floured surface to smooth creases if needed. Cut pastry into squares or rounds large enough to cover individual bowls or entire pot.
  7. Ladle hot soup into oven-safe bowls or a large casserole dish. Place pastry squares on top, pressing edges lightly to seal. Brush with beaten egg for golden finish. Place bowls on baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven carefully and let cool for a minute or two before serving.

Notes

If pastry browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Use cold butter if making pastry from scratch to keep it flaky. Prepare pastry just before soup finishes simmering to keep it crisp. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Store pastry separately from soup to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie soup, cozy soup, comfort food, flaky pastry topping, easy chicken soup, homemade soup, weeknight dinner

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