Creamy Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup
Cozy Bowls, Strong Bodies
Let’s be real — winter in New England calls for comfort. But comfort doesn’t have to mean sluggish, heavy meals that knock you out on the couch. This Creamy Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup is the perfect balance: hearty, soul-hugging, and secretly packing in the protein your body is craving.
Think:
🍲 Tender chicken in a velvety broth
🍠 Sweet potatoes that bring grounding energy
🧄 Garlic and herbs to warm and heal from the inside out
🥛 A touch of creaminess that feels indulgent but keeps it light
This is comfort food that fuels your day, not slows it down.
💪 Why This Soup Works (Body + Mind)
🍗 Chicken
Lean protein to support muscle recovery, hormone health, and steady energy. Bonus: it’s quick to cook and easy to batch-prep.
🍠 Sweet Potatoes
Rooted, grounding carbs that stabilize blood sugar and keep you full without the crash. Plus, they bring that natural sweetness your tastebuds love.
🧄 Garlic & Herbs
Nature’s immune-boosting allies. Think of them as your daily herbal defense system.
🥛 Creamy Base
We’re using broth + a swirl of coconut milk (or cream) to keep it silky while staying gut-friendly.
🍴 The Recipe: Creamy Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min
Protein: ~44g per serving | Calories: ~510
Ingredients
10 oz chicken breast, diced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
½ cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
Sea salt + black pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion + garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Add diced chicken and cook until golden on the outside.
Stir in sweet potatoes, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
Simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
Stir in coconut milk (or cream) just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot, preferably in your coziest mug or bowl, wrapped in a blanket.
🔥 Macros Breakdown (approx. per serving)
Calories: 510
Protein: 44g
Fat: 22g
Carbs: 34g
🌿 Tips & Swaps
Boost the Protein: Stir in collagen powder or add extra chicken.
Make It Green: Toss in a handful of spinach or kale at the end for extra minerals.
No Coconut? Sub with heavy cream or half & half.
Meal Prep Win: Doubles beautifully — make a big batch Sunday and reheat all week.
💬 Studio Strong Ritual
This soup is more than a meal — it’s a grounding ritual. Take a breath, hold your warm bowl in your hands, and let it remind you: you can be both strong and nourished.
Tag your cozy bowls inside the membership group with:
📸 #SacredHerbStudioEats
Because this winter, we’re fueling strength, not just surviving the cold.
Creamy Chicken & Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~12 oz total), diced
- 2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 3 cups chicken bone broth
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk (or splash of heavy cream if tolerated)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Sea salt + pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a soup pot, sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken, season with salt + pepper, and sear until lightly browned.
- Stir in potatoes, thyme, and bone broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk (or cream) and simmer 5 more minutes.
- Taste + adjust seasoning. Serve steaming hot, with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Tips & Swaps
✨ Use sweet potatoes for a sweeter, grounding base.
✨ Sub coconut milk with heavy cream or broth, depending on vibe.
✨ Add extra shredded chicken or collagen to push protein over 50g.
✨ Infuse with herbs (bay leaf, rosemary, thyme) for a witchy, aromatic pot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
485Fat
15 gCarbs
32 gFiber
4 gProtein
47 g