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Creamy chicken and potato soup with bacon and herbs in a white bowl

Hearty & Comforting Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup

This hearty and comforting soup features crispy bacon, tender chicken, and diced potatoes in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, it's packed with vegetables and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 2 medium-to-large Russet potatoes
  • ¾ cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 2 cups cooked/rotisserie chicken
  • Seasoning salt & pepper to taste, see note

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Soup pot
  • Kitchen shears
  • Paper-towel lined plate

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and flour, cooking for about one minute while stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, stirring well to ensure the flour has dissolved and any browned bits are scraped from the pot bottom.
  6. Stir in the cream, diced potatoes, and corn. Increase the heat to high to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a gentle, rapid simmer.
  7. Cook with the lid slightly open for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the cooked chicken and reserved crispy bacon, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is heated through.
  9. Season the soup with seasoning salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Season soup with seasoning salt and pepper to taste; adjust amounts based on personal preference and the sodium content of your broth and seasoning salt.