Creamy Chicken Potato Soup

This rich chicken noodle soup is a favourite with kids and adults alike. It is a true comfort food.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin removed
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 5 cups water
• 2 large potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 1 can (354 mL) evaporated milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparations

1. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add the chicken. Boil the chicken on low to medium heat for 45 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside to cool.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot. Cook the onion, celery and carrot until soft.
4. If using cabbage, add it here plus the remaining 6 cups of water plus the stock from the boiled chicken pot.
5. Gently boil for 20 minutes.
6. Once the chicken is cool enough to touch, shred the chicken using your hands.
7. Add the chicken and the potatoes to the pot. Cook just until the potatoes are soft.
8. Stir in the evaporated milk.
9. Add salt and pepper to your taste.