This Chicken and Potato Soup is a creamy, flavorful soup that is easy to make and packed with coziness throughout! Tender potatoes, bacon, chicken, and vegetables combined in a hearty broth that is perfect comfort food!
Nothing warms you up faster during the cold winter months more than a cozy bowl of soup, right? Plus, soups can be prepared ahead of time and make great freezer friendly meals! Make a double batch and freeze half for a later date!
Why You’ll Love this Chicken Potato Soup
Easy to make– this soup comes together in only 30 minutes and can be prepared early to save on time
Packed with delicious flavor– combining crispy bacon, tender potatoes, diced chicken, and vegetables, this soup is a hearty meal that “sticks to your ribs”
Freezer Friendly– this soup freezes perfectly and is a great way to make meals for a later date or freeze leftovers
Uses simple ingredients– using ingredients you may already have on hand, this soup can be adapted to fit your tastes
Ingredients Needed to make this Easy Chicken and Potato Soup
Bacon– chopped
Butter– I use unsalted butter to control the sodium levels
Onion– diced
Carrots– diced
Celery– diced
Garlic Cloves– minced
Flour– all purpose
Chicken Broth– you can also use chicken stock if you have it on hand, try to use low sodium chicken broth if possible to control salt levels
Chicken Bouillon Cube
Thyme
Bay Leaf
Salt/ Ground Black Pepper– to taste
Russet Potatoes– peeled and diced into small cubes, Yukon Gold Potatoes work great in this recipe too
Chicken Breast– boneless skinless chicken breasts work best but chicken thighs are great too, cooked and cut into small cubes
Heavy Cream– this adds the creaminess to the soup, you can also use half and half if desired
Topping Ideas
The best part of this Creamy Chicken Potato Soup is that you can add whatever toppings desired to make it your own! Here are some great ideas to try:
Cheddar Cheese
Diced Green Onions
Sour Cream
Chopped Parsley
Additional Crumbled Bacon
How to make Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup
In a large pot or large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy.
Remove to paper towel lined plate and keep about ¼ cup pan drippings in pot.
Add butter and melt.
Saute onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and whisk for about 2-3 minutes. Remove pot from heat and slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
Return pot over medium heat and add in the bouillon cube, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and potatoes.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
Add in the cooked chicken and heavy whipping cream, stirring to combine.
Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Adjust seasonings according to desired taste and serve in bowls with desired toppings.
Pro Tips for this Chicken Potato Soup Recipe
To enhance the flavor even more, you can use a splash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
When using shredded cheese, try to grate the cheese yourself versus buying pre-shredded cheese as it melts easier and has better flavor.
Red potatoes can be used in place of the Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes if desired.
Spinach and Kale are healthy additions to this soup.
Rotisserie Chicken is a great option in this soup and saves on time versus cooking/dicing chicken.
How to store Potato and Chicken Soup
Once fully cooled, store in an airtight container in your refrigerator up to 5 days.
This soup can be stored in a freezer safe container up to 3 months. If planning to freeze the soup, don’t overcook the potatoes, make sure they’re tender but still a bit crisp.
Reheat on the stove-top on medium-low heat until warmed through or in the microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat from frozen in a slow cooker after thawing it just enough to release it from the container.
Exact Ingredients
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