Chicken Potato Soup
Indulge in the warmth of our Chicken Potato Soup, a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and hearty potatoes for a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
- 6 strips thick cut turkey bacon
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- ¾ cup carrots
- 2 ribs celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- Salt/Pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (not needed if turkey bacon drippings are used)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup flour
- Green onions (to garnish)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon EACH: dried rosemary, oregano, mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large pot over low heat until crispy. Reserve drippings.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear in olive oil until golden brown.
- Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery in reserved drippings until softened.
- Stir in garlic and seasonings; add flour to thicken.
- Gradually mix in chicken broth and half and half until smooth.
- Add cubed potatoes; bring to a boil then simmer until tender.
- Return seared chicken to pot; stir in shredded cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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