Chunky Bacon Potato Soup
This hearty chunky bacon potato soup is so filling and delicious. It's perfect for a chilly fall or winter day. It only takes about 15 minutes of prep time making this a super easy recipe to make too. We like to double this recipe and have leftovers for lunches throughout the week. It's pretty much a complete meal in one. Serve with dinner rolls or chunky bread and you're all set.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. thick-cut bacon diced
- ½ small red onion diced
- 2 large celery stalks diced
- 2 large carrots diced
- 4 cups chicken broth divided
- 1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves chopped (or 1 tsp. dried rosemary)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp. dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lb. red potatoes cut into chunks
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 cups kale chopped, tough stems discarded (can substitute spinach if desired)
- 8 oz. cream cheese cut into small chunks
Instructions
- Add bacon to a large Dutch oven or soup pot set over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and blot off excess grease. Set aside.
- Carefully drain and discard all but 1 tablespoon of remaining bacon grease from pot. Add red onion, celery, and carrots, and sauté until the vegetables soften and develop a bit of color, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add ½ cup of chicken broth to pan and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom with a spatula. Add remaining broth, chicken, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, and red potatoes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine.
- Increase heat to high. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.
- Add chopped kale and cream cheese and stir until the kale is wilted and the cheese is melted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired, before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1133mgPotassium: 1124mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6375IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
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