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🥣 Whole30 Chicken Pot Pie Soup
🌍 Cultural Introduction
Chicken pot pie is a classic American comfort dish rooted in European savory pie traditions. This Whole30 soup version skips the crust but keeps the heart—creamy broth, tender chicken, and hearty vegetables. It’s a warm hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings, classroom cooking, or family-style gatherings.
🍲 Yield and Cooking Time
Yield: 6 servings (about 16 oz each)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Whole 30 Chicken Pot Pie Soup
🧂 Ingredients (Standard Measurements)
1 lb. cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 cup diced white potatoes
1 cup frozen green beans (Whole30 compliant)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
4 cups chicken broth (Whole30 compliant)
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp arrowroot starch (for thickening)
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp rosemary
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (for umami boost)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Process
Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
Build the base: Add celery, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5–7 minutes.
Add broth and herbs: Pour in chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are tender.
Thicken the soup: In a small bowl, whisk arrowroot starch with 2 tbsp water. Stir into soup and simmer 5 minutes.
Creamy finish: Add coconut milk and shredded chicken. Simmer 5 more minutes.
Final touches: Stir in green beans and nutritional yeast. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
🥕 Nutritional Benefits
Lean protein from chicken
Fiber and vitamins from carrots, celery, and potatoes
Healthy fats from coconut milk
Gut-friendly starch from arrowroot
Immune support from garlic and mushrooms
🌿 Key Flavor Building Highlights
Arrowroot starch creates a silky texture without flour
Coconut milk adds creaminess with a hint of sweetness
Thyme and rosemary bring classic pot pie aroma
Nutritional yeast adds cheesy depth without dairy
🎉 Fun Facts About Ingredients
Arrowroot is a tropical tuber used by Indigenous Caribbean cultures for centuries.
Celery was once considered a luxury item in Victorian England.
Mushrooms are one of the few plant-based sources of vitamin D.
👐 Hands-On Techniques for Flavor
Sauté veggies until golden to build depth before adding broth.
Whisk arrowroot separately to avoid clumps—great kid-friendly science moment!
Shred chicken by hand for rustic texture and tactile engagement.
🇺🇸 American Nutritional Facts (Per 16 oz Serving)
Calories: ~340
Protein: 24g
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: ~650mg
💡 Pro Tips
Use rotisserie-style chicken for faster prep.
Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten flavors before serving.
Freeze leftovers in silicone soup molds for easy reheating.
🔄 Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken → turkey or jackfruit
Coconut milk → cashew cream or almond milk (unsweetened)
Arrowroot starch → tapioca starch or potato starch
Green beans → peas or chopped spinach
🌿 Garnishes to Enhance the Soup
Fresh parsley or thyme
Cracked black pepper
Toasted almond slivers
Lemon zest
Crispy shallots (Whole30 compliant if baked)
🍹 Beverage Pairing Suggestions
Herbal tea with rosemary and lemon
Sparkling water with cucumber slices
Bone broth sipper with turmeric
Unsweetened apple cider (served warm)
🧘 Digestive Rituals
Sip slowly and pause between bites
Add a few drops of digestive bitters to your beverage
Enjoy a short walk or gentle stretch after your meal
🥄 Rituals for Mindful Eating
Invite kids to name the veggies they see and taste
Share a memory of a favorite comfort food
Take three deep breaths before your first spoonful
💧 Hydration Reminder
This soup counts toward your daily hydration! Each 16 oz serving offers fluid, electrolytes, and nourishing fats. Mark it on your Soup Angel Daily Hydration Tracker and celebrate your slurp!