A cozy, creamy soup filled with tender chicken, soft potatoes, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar, topped with green onions—just like a loaded baked potato in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped green onions or chives, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook bacon until crispy. Set aside and keep 2 tbsp bacon fat in the pot.
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Sauté onion in the bacon fat until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Melt butter, then stir in flour and cook for 2–3 minutes.
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Slowly whisk in broth, then add potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes.
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Stir in shredded chicken.
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Add cream, sour cream, and cheddar. Stir until smooth.
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Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer 5 more minutes.
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Serve topped with bacon and green onions.