Here’s a fantastic chicken soup recipe to thaw the chill of winter or bring a little sunshine to a rainy afternoon. This chunky chicken and potato soup recipe allows the soft textures of the humble spud to meld with the fantastic flavours of chicken, parsley, thyme and garlic. It’s called chunky for a reason – it’s filling and warming but incredibly easy to make!
3 fluffy potatoes (such as Maris Piper or King Edward), peeled and cut into 2cm dice
4 chicken thighs
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 leeks, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
20g butter
1 teaspoon plain flour
750ml hot chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley