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Cream Chicken Potato Soup (With Bacon!)

A rich, creamy chicken potato soup packed with tender potatoes, shredded chicken, and crispy bacon. Cozy, hearty, and perfect for cold nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
Chicken & Potatoes
  • 3 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp thyme dried
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tbsp flour optional for thicker soup
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • extra bacon for topping

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife & cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add butter to bacon drippings and sauté onion, garlic, and celery.
  3. Add flour and stir 30 seconds if using.
  4. Stir in potatoes, chicken broth, and seasonings.
  5. Simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
  6. Add shredded chicken and cook 5 minutes more.
  7. Stir in cream and warm gently without boiling.
  8. Mix in bacon or reserve for topping.
  9. Serve topped with parsley and extra bacon.

Notes

Mash some potatoes for extra thickness.