Description
A creamy and hearty Chicken Bacon Potato Soup that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups (420 g) rotisserie chicken, shredded, chopped
- 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the bacon and set it on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the pot, discarding the rest.
- To the reserved bacon drippings, add the onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the chicken, cheese, heavy cream, and half of the bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the soup. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is fully melted and the soup thickens slightly, 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish the soup with reserved bacon and green onion. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- This soup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended due to the cream content, which may separate when thawed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg