## Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream
Cook up a delicious bowl of Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream! This hearty soup is filled with tender pieces of chicken, smokey bacon, and topped with a hint of sour cream. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in.
🔹 Servings: 6
🔹 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔹 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🔹 Total Time: 45 minutes
## Ingredients :
– 4 slices bacon, chopped
– 1 pound chicken breast, diced
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
– 1 carrot, sliced
– 1 celery stalk, sliced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
## Directions:
1. Cook your bacon in a large pot over medium heat until it gets crispy. After it’s cooked, remove and set aside. Keep 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pot.
2. Toss in the diced chicken to the pot and cook until it’s browned. Once finished, remove and set aside.
3. Using the same pot, add the onion and garlic. Sauté these until they are fragrant and translucent.
4. Add in the chicken broth along with potatoes, carrot, and celery. Stir until mixture begins to boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Do this for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Re-add the bacon and chicken to the pot and mix in the heavy cream. Season both with a hint of salt and pepper.
6. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, making sure everything is heated through.
7. Serve your hot soup with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chives or parsley on top as garnish.
## How to Serve Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream
This soup works perfectly as a main dish for lunch or dinner. Serve it warm with a slice of crusty bread on the side for dipping, or a fresh green salad.
## How to Store Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream
To store this soup, let it cool before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
## Tips to Make Chicken Potato Soup with Bacon and Sour Cream
Always cook bacon first to use the grease for sautéing the other ingredients. This will make your soup flavorful. Additionally, use a knife to check the doneness of your potatoes. They are ready when the knife cuts through them easily.
## Variation
You can use different types of potatoes for this soup. Yukon gold and russet potatoes are excellent choices. For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and bacon, and use vegetable broth.
## FAQs
Q1: Can I use other parts of chicken?
A: Yes, feel free to use chicken thighs or legs instead of the breast.
Q2: Can I freeze this soup?
A: It’s best to consume this soup fresh. However, it can be frozen for up to a month. Just reheat over medium flame before serving.
Q3: What other herbs can I use for garnish?
A: Apart from chives and parsley, you can use dill or coriander.