Description
A comforting soup that combines savory chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich creamy broth, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in bite-sized pieces of chicken and sauté until no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Deglaze the pot by adding a splash of chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the bottom.
- Pour in the remaining chicken broth, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and return the crispy bacon to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Adjust seasoning to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, creamy soup, comfort food, winter soup, bacon soup