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Creamy Chicken Potato Soup (With Bacon!)

A rich, hearty, creamy chicken potato soup loaded with tender chicken, soft potatoes, and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb chicken breast or shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups diced potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crispy; remove and reserve.
  2. Cook onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in bacon drippings.
  3. Add butter and flour to form a roux.
  4. Add broth and potatoes; simmer 15–20 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and spices.
  6. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in bacon and serve hot.

Notes

Do not boil after adding cream. Mash some potatoes to thicken if desired.