Description
A heartwarming creamy chicken bacon soup that serves as a comforting meal, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 2 Carrots, sliced
- 2 medium Potatoes, diced
- 1 cup Peas
- 2 Bay leaves
- Fresh thyme (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the pot and let it sear slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bay leaves, and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- After about 15 minutes, remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add the potatoes and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Remove bay leaves, reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs before serving, topped with crumbled crispy bacon.
- Serve warm with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute turkey for chicken or use coconut milk for a dairy-free version. The soup can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, creamy, chicken, bacon, comfort food, family recipe