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This comforting Creamy Ground Chicken Soup is everything you crave in a cozy meal—rich, hearty, and filled with wholesome ingredients like tender potatoes, nutritious spinach, and savory mushrooms. Ready in under 40 minutes!
If you’re into easy and delicious soups, you’ll also love our Creamy Potato and Hamburger Soup and Chicken Noodle Soup.
Ground Chicken Soup Cooking Methods
| Step | Stovetop Method | Crock Pot Method |
|---|---|---|
| Sauté | Onion & garlic; brown ground chicken in pot (5-7 mins) | Onion & garlic; brown ground chicken separately, then transfer to crock pot |
| Add Ingredients | Add vegetables, broth, and seasonings directly into pot | Add vegetables, broth, and seasonings into crock pot |
| Cooking Time | Simmer on medium-low for 20-25 mins until potatoes tender | Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 4 hours |
| Cream & Thickening | Add cream/cornstarch mix; simmer until thickened (5 mins) | Add cream/cornstarch mix last 30 mins; let soup thicken |
| Add Spinach | Stir in spinach at end; allow to wilt (2-3 mins) | Add spinach at end; allow to wilt before serving |
👨🍳Helpful Tips
- Browning the ground chicken fully enhances the soup’s flavor significantly.
- Quarter the potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Whisk flour thoroughly into the cream to prevent lumps.
- Add spinach just before serving to retain color and nutrients.
✅Ingredients at a Glance
| Protein | Vegetables | Seasonings | Broth & Cream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Chicken | Onion, Garlic, Celery | Cumin, Paprika, Onion powder | Chicken Stock |
| Mushrooms, Potatoes, Spinach | Salt & Black Pepper | Heavy Cream & Flour |
🔪How to Make Ground Chicken Soup
Here’s a quick overview—full details in the recipe card below.
Brown Chicken and Veggies: Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, and ground chicken until browned.
Add Seasonings: Stir in cumin, paprika, and onion powder.
Veggie Boost: Toss in mushrooms, celery, and potatoes. Add broth and bay leaves.
Simmer: Cook until potatoes are tender.
Thicken & Cream: Whisk cream with flour, pour into the soup, and gently boil until thickened.
Finish with Greens: Stir in spinach and let wilt briefly before serving.
✨Substitutions and Variations
- Extra Flavor: Top with fresh herbs like dill or parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for brightness.
- Protein Swap: Try ground turkey or beef instead of chicken.
- Veggie Options: Add carrots, zucchini, kale, or your favorite seasonal veggies.
- Dairy-Free: Substitute cream with coconut milk or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
🗄️Leftovers and Storage
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Gently warm over medium heat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Freeze: You can freeze the soup (without spinach for best texture) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Crock Pot Ground Chicken Soup
You can easily make this soup in a crock pot. First, sauté onion and garlic in a skillet on the stovetop, then brown the ground chicken. Transfer the cooked chicken, onion, and garlic to your crock pot. Add all the remaining ingredients except the heavy cream, flour, and spinach. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 4 hours. About 30 minutes before the soup finishes cooking, whisk together the cream and cornstarch and stir it into the soup. Once the soup has thickened, add the spinach and let it wilt before serving.
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- Tuscan White Bean Soup
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Ground Chicken Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ pound mushrooms, quartered
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced celery
- 5 cups baby potatoes, quartered
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream, or half and half
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- In a large 11-inch (28 cm) casserole pot, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it begins to brown. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken to the pot. Season with 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned. It does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
- Add the quartered mushrooms, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup diced celery, 5 cups baby potatoes (quartered), 6 cups chicken stock or broth, and 2 bay leaves. Cover the pot and cook for 10–12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot and bring to a gentle boil. Let it cook until the broth thickens. Alternatively, you can mash a few potatoes in the pot to help thicken the soup.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add 4 cups baby spinach, cover with the lid, and reduce the heat to low. Let the spinach wilt for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with naan bread. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this without the cream or thickener but put about a cup of potatoes in a blender and added back to the pot. Perfect and delicious. I will be making this again!
Hey Alice! That’s a clever way to thicken your soup! Using blended potatoes is a great technique to achieve a creamy texture without the extra calories from cream. And thanks for sharing your experience!
Loved this! Easy to make & I had ingredients on hand. I added 3/4 cup of rice and an extra cup of chicken stock only because my son enjoys rice with his naan bread (great suggestion for the side, by the way!) I will make this again. It looks appetizing in the bowl – wish I had taken a pic!
Hey Kim! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed this chicken soup recipe and that it was easy to make! Adding rice and extra chicken stock sounds like a wonderful adaptation, especially since your son enjoys rice with naan bread. And thanks for sharing your experience!
Outstanding soup! I chose to add the evap milk – perfect. I also used instant potatoes to thicken, along with the corn starch. Added kale. The garlic bread was amazing with it, as you mentioned. Really, one of the BEST soup recipes we’ve ever had. Definitely adding it to our dinner rotation. TY!
I’m so glad to hear that the soup turned out to be outstanding for you! Thank you so much for trying it out and for your wonderful feedback.
Delicious! We are adding this to our recipe collection for meal rotations. I used smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. I omitted the onion powder because I used a little extra onion.
Hi Michelle! So glad it made it into your meal rotation! 😊 Thanks for sharing your version!