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!
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If you are a soup lover, be sure to also try my Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup! 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
See printable recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and step by step instructions.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cuts of chicken can I use for this recipe?
Any type works as you’ll want to cook and dice the chicken prior to making this recipe. I tend to use Rotisserie Chicken or cooked/diced chicken breasts, however, chicken thighs work great too!
How can I give this Chicken and Potato Soup recipe more flavor?
You can add lots of yummy vegetables such as corn, broccoli, spinach, or kale. You can also add red pepper flakes, seasonings of your choosing, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and more! Play around with it and make this your own!
Do I have to peel the potatoes?
If using a waxy potato such as Yukon Gold, New Potatoes, or even Red Potatoes, there is no need to peel. If you are using Russet, I do recommend peeling.
How do I keep my potatoes from getting mushy?
Be sure not to overcook them. If anything, take a few minutes off and keep them a bit more firm as over time, the potatoes will continue getting more tender just by being in the broth, getting reheated, etc.
How to serve this potato soup with chicken?
Since this meal includes protein, starch, and vegetables, it is a full meal in itself. However, when serving it, I love to add a side salad and some crusty bread or Flaky Biscuits!
More Hearty Soup Recipes to try
Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Tortilla Soup– a copycat recipe you don’t want to pass up. Now, you can enjoy a bowl of the restaurant’s famous soup right at home!
Mom’s Chicken Pot Pie Soup– creamy and comforting, a great weeknight meal that is hearty, tasty and easy to prepare! Comfort food at its finest! Serve with homemade biscuits for a complete meal!
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup– this Olive Garden Copycat recipe is a family favorite and comes together in only 30 minutes!
Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup– simple to make and packed with flavor! Shredded chicken, diced peppers, cream cheese, onion, and seasonings combined into a meal everyone will enjoy!
Best Ever Instant Pot White Chicken Chili– simple to make and tastes like it took hours to cook! Made in the Instant Pot, this can be ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup– comfort food at its finest! Shredded chicken, tender veggies, and cheese tortellini in a creamy broth. Everyone will love this easy and delicious soup recipe.
This Chicken and Potato Soup is a comforting and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by anyone. Its simple yet satisfying combination of tender chicken, hearty potatoes, and aromatic herbs creates a flavorful bowl of warmth. Whether it’s served as a meal on its own or as a starter to a larger feast, this creamy potato soup is sure to please any palate. So why not give it a try and savor the delightful flavors of homemade chicken and potato soup?
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Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 onion diced
- 1/2 cup carrots diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup flour all-purpose
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- salt/pepper to taste
- 3 Russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cooked/diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Toppings of choice (see options in post)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy.
- Remove to paper towel lined plate and keep about ¼ cup pan dripping 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 to 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.
- Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings according to desired taste and serve in bowls with desired toppings.
Holly
This was really good! Is the bacon just used as a topping? That’s what we wound up doing since I didn’t see where to add it back in 🙂
Kristin
Sorry for the confusion, yes, its an addition added as a topping prior to serving! So glad you enjoyed!
marge
i thought you cannot freeze heavy cream that are in soups
Kristin
You can, just sometimes they get a bit grainy when thawed and reheated. No issues doing so however! Just be sure to allow the soup to fully cool before storing!
Brenda
it is hard to print recipes. to much stuff in between .Brenda
Kristin
Sorry to hear this! If you go to the recipe card and select print at the top, you should be able to remove whatever you prefer and print the recipe easily from that screen. Hope that helps!
Joan
This soup is delicious! My husband ate three bowls.
Kristin
Yay!! Husband approved!! Glad you both enjoyed!!