Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe

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Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup has all the comforts of the traditional pot pie without the time and hassle of rolling a freshly baked pie crust. This is comfort food at its best, topped with fresh biscuits.

A bowl full of chicken pot pie soup with a baking sheet full of homemade biscuits in the background.

With a few easy steps, like using already-baked rotisserie chicken and easy drop biscuits, you too can indulge in one of life’s most excellent comfort meals. Are you always pushed for time? Then, pick up a refrigerated can of biscuits or bakery-style biscuits at the grocery store. Or skip the biscuits and try Cheddar Bay drop biscuits, crostini, or homemade croutons.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.

Poultry seasoning: Use just a touch. Too much and your soup will take on a green or brown hue and will not look as aesthetically pleasing
Butter: Unsalted or salted. If using salted butter, cut back a little on any added salt.
Chicken broth: For best results, use low-sodium chicken broth.
Potatoes: I most commonly use Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe, but in a pinch, I have used Russet potatoes. I usually don’t recommend Russet Potatoes, but with this recipe, it is fine. This soup does not simmer long enough for the potatoes to break down, and the added starch helps thicken the soup.
Frozen peas: Do not use canned peas for this recipe. They are too mushy.
Chicken: Any cooked, shredded, or cubed chicken will work for this recipe. However, rotisserie chickens are available in most grocery stores and big club stores like Sam’s and Walmart. They are simply delicious and so tender. This recipe is also delicious with leftover turkey.

A Dutch oven and a large ladle full of homemade chicken pot pie soup.

How to make Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This is the summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.

Start by adding a little oil to a Dutch Oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, cooking until soft. Then, reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, poultry seasoning, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and plate the vegetables and seasonings.

Turn the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, cooking over the heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously. Slowly add the chicken broth while whisking. Add the potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, and the rest of the vegetables, spices, and herbs that you prepared.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Add the peas and chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Spoon into bowls and serve with homemade or store-bought biscuits and garnish with parsley or thyme leaves.

A single serving bowl full of chicken pot pie soup with a biscuit on the top and baking try full of biscuits in the background.

Preparation Tips

Store homemade biscuits in a zipper bag for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Do you like a little kick in almost all your recipes? Simply add a few pinches of cayenne or a little Creole seasoning. It is your soup, so season the soup to suit your taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.

Serving Suggestions for Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This is a hearty meal by itself, but if you want to serve another course, I would serve it with arugula salad or succotash with a glass of cherry lemonade or blueberry lemonade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add other vegetables?

Other veggies to add include corn, green beans, and baby bella mushrooms.

Can I freeze chicken pot pie soup?

Of course, you can; however, you are not going to get the rich creamy flavor and texture that was achieved from a fresh pot of soup, so I don’t recommend it. Soups with heavy cream tend to separate. You can always cut the recipe in half.

A Dutch oven and a ladle full of chicken pot pie soup.

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