Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup with Pickling Spice
Hearty potato and vegetable soup simmered in chicken stock with aromatic spices tied in cheesecloth, finished with heavy cream and apple cider vinegar. Garden vegetables including carrots, celery, and canned green beans add texture and nutrition to this comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 8 potatoes, chopped to bite-sized pieces
- 2 large carrots, chopped to bite-sized pieces
- 2 stalks celery, chopped to bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart canned green beans
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar(optional)
- ½ tsp whole cloves
- 1 Tbsp pickling spice
- 2 Tbsp dill
- ½ tsp black peppercorns
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine cloves, peppercorns, and pickling spice in cheesecloth tied tightly or use a tea infuser ball and set aside.
- 2
Chop potatoes, celery, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Mince onions and garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Saute onions, garlic, celery, and carrots until fragrant.
- 4
Add chicken stock, potatoes, and the spice sachet. Boil until potatoes begin to soften, ensuring the spice mix stays immersed.
- 5
Remove from heat once potatoes and carrots have softened.
- 6
Stir in dill and slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to incorporate.
- 7
Add apple cider vinegar to taste.
- 8
Stir in canned green beans.
- 9
Once green beans have warmed, remove the spice sachet and serve.
Tips
Cheesecloth sachet keeps whole spices from scattering in the broth and is easily removed before serving.
Add vinegar gradually to taste rather than at once to control acidity level.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. Freezes well up to 3 months.
Prepare vegetable mise en place and spice sachet up to 1 day ahead. Soup can be made completely and reheated.
Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh dill if desired.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip removing spice sachet before serving to avoid bitter over-steeped flavors.
Do not boil vigorously after adding cream to avoid curdling.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
add 5-7 minutes cooking time