Cheesy Chicken and Potato Soup

Cheesy Chicken and Potato Soup
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    48

A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender potatoes, shredded chicken, and a rich, cheesy broth. Perfect for a chilly evening or a satisfying lunch.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    29 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    25 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    254 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 4 mins In a stockpot, heat bacon grease over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.

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02 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Add potato chunks to the stockpot and stir to combine with the onion. Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes.

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03 Step

Recipe View 6 mins While the potatoes are simmering, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms (a roux), about 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in shredded Cheddar cheese until melted and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.

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04 Step

Recipe View 4 mins Pour the cheese sauce and shredded cooked chicken into the stockpot with the potato mixture. Stir gently to combine. Cook until the chicken is heated through and the soup is heated through, about 4 minutes. Be careful not to boil.

For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cheese sauce and chicken.
Garnish with extra shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, or a dollop of sour cream.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or corn, to the soup.
If you don't have bacon grease, you can use olive oil or butter instead.
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Beryl Dickinson

    This soup is so easy to make and tastes amazing! My family loves it!

  • Gerda Rath

    A perfect comfort food!

  • Doug Huels

    I added some corn and carrots, and it was even better!

  • Sophia Goyette

    The cheese sauce is what makes this soup so good!

  • Valentin Shanahan

    I used rotisserie chicken to make it even quicker.

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