Trust me, Ina Garten's chicken pot pie soup is the only dish you need to make this winter

Anneta KonstantinidesMar 7, 2024, 05:17 IST

You need to make Ina Garten's chicken pot pie soup before winter ends. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I made Ina Garten's chicken pot pie soup, a recipe she came up with after seeing it in an airport.
The soup features peas, carrots, leeks, fennel, pearl onions, and homemade puff pastry croutons.

This winter has been all about Barefoot Contessa soups in my home.

I've warmed my family and friends' souls with Ina Garten's chicken chili, winter minestrone, and ravioli en brodo. I'm also now a champion of her homemade chicken stock (truly liquid gold).

I'm trying to whip up as many soups as possible before this season ends, and nothing sounded more comforting than her chicken pot pie soup.

Let's get into it.

Ina Garten's chicken pot pie soup was inspired by a dish she spotted at an airport.

Garten's chicken pot pie soup was inspired by a dish she saw in an airport. Jeff Neira/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images

Garten's chicken pot pie soup is packed with colorful veggies.

Garten's chicken pot pie soup features carrots, leeks, and fennel. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

The soup is served with easy puff pastry croutons, which only require a few ingredients.

My homemade puff pastry croutons. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Before starting my soup, I needed to roast the chicken.

Garten says to roast the seasoned chicken breasts for 35 minutes. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I also prepped my veggies.

My chopped fennel and tarragon. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Per Garten's instructions, I took extra care with the leeks.

I washed the chopped leeks in a bowl and made sure to dry them well. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Once all my veggies were ready, I threw them in a big pot with melted butter.

I sautéed the fennel, carrots, and leeks over medium-high heat for 10 minutes,Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I sprinkled the flour over my aromatics and let everything cook for two more minutes.

Adding Wondra flour to the vegetables. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Then, I added half a cup of sherry.

Adding sherry to the vegetables. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I also threw in the chicken stock and Parmesan rind.

Don't forget to season the broth with salt and pepper. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

As I brought the soup to a boil, my kitchen filled with the most incredible smell.

I brought my soup to a boil before letting it simmer. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I then lowered the heat and let my soup simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.

Garten says to let the soup simmer while partially covered. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

As my soup continued to simmer, I made my puff pastry croutons.

I used one sheet of puff pastry to make the croutons. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I used a fluted cookie cutter to make 12 croutons.

Cutting out my homemade croutons from the puff pastry. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I placed the croutons on my sheet pan and brushed each top with the egg wash.

It took about 10 minutes for my croutons to bake. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

While my croutons were baking, I added the chicken, peas, and pearl onions to my soup.

Adding pearl onions to the broth. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Then, I took my soup off the heat, removed the Parmesan rind, and added another ¼ cup of sherry.

My chicken pot pie soup had a lovely golden hue and smelled incredible. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

I took my croutons out of the oven and served them on top of each bowl of soup, which genuinely resembled chicken pot pie.

Garten's chicken pot pie soup is full of rich flavors. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

Garten's chicken pot pie soup has earned a permanent spot in my soup rotation.

Garten's chicken pot pie soup will help you get through the rest of winter. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider

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