Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Chicken Potato Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and vibrant carrots simmered in a rich creamy broth. Topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings. Each spoonful provides a satisfying mix of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling nourished and content. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this soup is a wonderful addition to your weeknight meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and 1/2-inch diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 large Russet potatoes, peeled and 1/2-inch diced
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon, placing it on paper towels to drain. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot with the bacon fat. Once melted, add chopped onion and diced carrots; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth; bring to a simmer.
- Add diced potatoes; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Stir in cubed cooked chicken and heavy cream; heat through for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg