Description
Chicken Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a hearty meal. This creamy soup combines tender chicken, diced potatoes, and sweet carrots in a rich broth, topped off with crispy bacon and fresh chives for an irresistible crunch. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. In just one hour, you can enjoy a warm bowl of this satisfying soup that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 large Russet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble once cooled.
- In the same pot, melt butter in the remaining bacon fat; sauté onion and carrots until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in flour to create a roux; cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth; bring to simmer.
- Add potatoes; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in chicken and cream; heat through without boiling.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve garnished with crumbled bacon and chives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg