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Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup

Indulge in a hearty bowl of homemade chicken and potato soup - an easy-to-make dish that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you cozy all season long.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 565 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup flour all-purpose
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • 3 Russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cooked/diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Toppings of choice (see options in post)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy.
  2. Remove to paper towel lined plate and keep about ¼ cup pan dripping in pot
  3. Add butter and melt
  4. Saute onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and whisk for about 2-3 minutes. Remove pot from heat and slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
  6. Return to heat and add in the bouillon cube, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and potatoes.
  7. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
  8. Add in the cooked chicken and heavy whipping cream.
  9. Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  10. Adjust seasonings according to desired taste and serve in bowls with desired toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 565kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 334mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1262IU (25%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 565kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 334mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1262IU 25%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.