Creamy Chicken Potato Soup (With Bacon!) — The Coziest, Creamiest, Most Flavor-Packed Comfort Soup

If there is one soup that delivers pure comfort in every steaming, creamy spoonful, it’s Creamy Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon. This rich, silky soup features tender potatoes, juicy shredded chicken, crispy smoky bacon, and classic vegetables simmered together in a velvety broth. It’s nourishing, filling, and has the kind of cozy flavor that makes you want to wrap up in a blanket and savor it slowly.

This soup is the perfect mix between a classic potato soup and a creamy chicken chowder. With everyday ingredients like chicken broth, carrots, celery, onions, cream, and potatoes, this soup transforms simple pantry favorites into something deeply satisfying. The addition of smoky bacon adds richness and depth, while the creamy base brings everything together into a luscious, comforting bowl.

Whether you’re craving a cold-weather dinner, preparing a family-friendly meal, or making something warm to reheat throughout the week, this recipe is one you’ll return to again and again.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Chicken Potato Soup

1. Ultra creamy without being heavy

A blend of milk or cream and broth creates the perfect silky texture.

2. Full of wholesome ingredients

Chicken, potatoes, celery, carrots, onions — comforting and nutritious.

3. Bacon elevates the flavor

Crispy bacon adds smoky depth and irresistible richness.

4. Meal-prep friendly

Stays delicious for days and reheats beautifully.

5. One-pot perfection

Minimal cleanup and simple steps.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Optional Garnishes:

• Extra bacon
• Shredded cheddar
• Fresh parsley
• Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the bacon.
   In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings.
2. Sauté vegetables.
   Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Add potatoes and broth.
   Stir in potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are soft.
4. Make the creamy base.
   In a small saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to create a roux, then slowly whisk in the cream until smooth.
5. Combine everything.
   Add shredded chicken and the creamy mixture to the soup. Simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.
6. Stir in crispy bacon.
   Save some for topping if desired.
7. Serve warm.
   Garnish with bacon, parsley, or cheese.

Creamy Chicken Potato Soup (With Bacon!)

A rich, comforting soup made with tender chicken, soft potatoes, savory vegetables, and crispy bacon in a velvety creamy broth.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Soup Base

• 6 slices bacon chopped
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 carrots diced
• 2 stalks celery diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
• 3 cups shredded chicken cooked
• 4 cups chicken broth

Creamy Thickener

• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 tsp thyme dried
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Optional Garnishes

• extra bacon
• fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

• Large pot or Dutch oven
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon

Method

 

1. Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy; remove and set aside.
2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in bacon drippings until softened. Add garlic.
3. Stir in potatoes, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
4. In a small saucepan, make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Slowly whisk in cream until smooth.
5. Add creamy mixture and shredded chicken to the soup; simmer to thicken.
6. Stir in reserved bacon and serve warm with garnishes.

Notes

Use Yukon gold potatoes for the creamiest texture. Add cheddar cheese for extra richness.

Tips for Perfect Creamy Chicken Potato Soup

Use waxy potatoes

Yukon golds hold their shape and create natural creaminess.

Rotisserie chicken is ideal

Tender, flavorful, and easy to shred.

Don’t skip the roux

The butter-flour mixture ensures the soup thickens properly.

Cook bacon first

Its drippings build the soup’s flavor base.

Adjust thickness

Too thick? Add broth.
Too thin? Simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.

Variations

Cheddar Chicken Potato Chowder

Add sharp cheddar for extra richness.

Chicken Corn Potato Soup

Stir in 1–2 cups corn kernels.

Herb Lover’s Version

Add rosemary, parsley, or sage.

Loaded Baked Potato Style

Top with sour cream, chives, and cheese.

Serving Suggestions

• With crusty bread
• Served in bread bowls
• Alongside a crisp salad
• With crackers or garlic toast
• As a cozy weeknight dinner

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate

Store for 4–5 days.

Freeze

Freeze without potatoes or cream for best results; dairy soups can separate.

Reheat

Warm gently on the stove, adding broth if needed.

Why This Soup Works Every Time

The combination of sautéed vegetables, tender chicken, perfectly cooked potatoes, and a rich creamy base results in a soup that’s indulgent yet balanced. Bacon adds the final touch — smoky, savory, irresistible.