This Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup has all of the flavors of the classic comfort food casserole! It’s dairy free, gluten free, paleo, and Whole30. I’ve included a Keto option, as well!
I’m all about the comfort foods right now, and this Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup might just be my new favorite! It’s creamy and delicious, and the leftovers are even better the next day. I realize not everyone has an Instant Pot, so I have included stove top directions below, as well!
If you are trying to keep things low carb or Keto, you can simply omit the potatoes. This soup will still be delicious!
Let’s chat ingredients:
The not-so-secret ingredient that gives this soup the creamy factor without the dairy is CASHEWS (raw, unsalted). A simple cashew cream is made from combining 1 cup of soaked (and drained) cashews with 1/2 cup of water in the blender, and blending on high until extremely thick and creamy (about 1 minute). If you aren’t able to have cashews, you can sub in 1 cup of coconut cream (or just use the thickened part on the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk).
For the chicken, I always get organic chicken breasts in my monthly Butcher Box! I love the convenience factor of having it delivered to my doorstep. It’s also nice to only have to worry about getting produce when I go shopping!
The sherry is optional, but I think it gives this soup really great flavor.
If you need me I’ll be over here curled up by the fire eating this for the next few days because it makes a TON of leftovers! 🙂
Looking for some other easy & cozy fall recipes? Check out my Whole30 + Keto Green Bean Casserole or this Roundup of 25 Whole30 Soups, Stews, and Chilis!
Ok, let’s get cookin’!
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Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Whole30, Paleo)
Equipment
- pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 3 carrots peeled and diced
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut into 3 pieces each
- 1 large russett potato (or 2 small - should be about 2 cups diced) peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp sherry cooking wine omit for Whole30
- 1.5 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp sea salt more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cashew Cream
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Add cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak while you chop your veggies and prep the soup.
- Hit the "saute" button on your Instant Pot. Add in the tbsp of cooking fat (ghee or olive oil). Add in the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften and the garlic is fragrant. Add in the chicken pieces, potatoes, green beans, chicken broth, sherry, and spices/herbs. Give everything a good stir. Lock the lid, turn the vent to "sealing", and cook on "manual" high pressure for 12 minutes.
- While it's coming to pressure, make the cashew cream. Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with 1/2 cup of water. Blend on high for 1 minute or until VERY thick and creamy.
- Once the soup is done, manually release the pressure. Use a fork to shred the chicken right in the pot. It should be very tender! Add in the cashew cream and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with fresh chopped parsley and an extra drizzle of sherry, if desired. Enjoy!
Stovetop Directions:
- Heat cooking fat in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add in the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and beginning to soften. Add in remaining soup ingredients (except cashew cream). Stir. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook for 25-30 minutes until vegetables have softened and chicken is cooked through. While it's simmering, make your cashew cream using directions above. Use a fork to shred the chicken right in the pot. Add your cashew cream and stir. Serve with fresh chopped parsley and an extra drizzle of sherry, if desired. Enjoy!
Soooo GOOD!
We made this for dinner tonight and it was so delicious! Subbed radishes for the potatoes to keep it low carb, but can’t wait to make it again! Thank you so much!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Great to know radishes work!!
Ok- this is amazing. I have NEVER left a comment on a recipe but I had to for this soup!!! Already excited for the leftovers tomorrow. It’s so good!
Yay! Thank you so much!
Love this! I’ve made it twice now, the second time I used up left over turkey and turkey broth.
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks!!
THE BEST SOUP EVER
Thank you so much!
Do you have the macros per serving for this soup?
Delicious! Thank you for sharing this!!
Can you use cashew milk instead of soaking raw cashews? If cashew milk won’t work, I’ll try with the coconut cream instead!
I haven’t tried it but my initial thought is that it won’t make it creamy enough! I would just do the coconut cream 🙂
This soup is awesome! Comfort in a bowl. 🙂
Thanks, Lisa! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Can you use a different nut? We have a cashew allergy
coconut milk – I’ve detailed that option in the blog post 🙂 Unfortunately no other nut has the same texture as cashews.
I’ve made this soup three times and shared the recipe with all my friends!!! It’s soo good!
Thanks for spreading the word, Katie!!
Delish!
Such a delicious soup!
This has been a winter of soups in my house, I make soup at least once a week. This is definitely one of our favorites, I think I made it three weeks in a row. I love the versatility of being able to switch vegetables…broccoli is great! The fact that it is creamy but dairy free is definitely a bonus. Thank you Mary!
You’re so welcome Heather!
This is amazing!!! Easy, satisfying and you’d never know it was dairy free, Whole30 and keto approved. We love all of your recipes but this might be at the top of the list!!
Yay! Thanks Melissa- So glad you love it 🙂
I’m not one to typically leave reviews, but I made this soup tonight for this week’s lunches, and it’s one of the best soups I’ve ever had! Reminds me of Panera’s cream of chicken and wild rice soup, but Whole30 compliant/healthier. Definitely going to keep this as a staple in our house – thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it – Thanks, Danielle!!
Any suggestions of substitutions for the creamy part of cashews and coconuts are both not options due to allergies?
Unfortunately I haven’t tested it with anything except cashews and coconut milk – if you tolerate regular dairy, heavy cream or 1/2 and 1/2 would work! 1/2 cup!
SO DELICIOUS!
Thanks Taylor!
Omg was this good!!!! Ty for the recipe!!
Thank you so much, Niki! Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my goodness! this is delicious! I just made it yesterday, subbed peas for the green beans and added Trader Joe Gnocci! Walked some over to my neighbor and EVERYONE loved it!!
Thank you Mary!!
another 5 star rating 🙂