Comfy Creamy Chicken Potato Bacon Soup

This is a soup that has comfort food written all over it! My husband loves it so I can say that it is good enough to share. Made during a cool, fall or winter evening is ideal. I do hope that you enjoy.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  onion, diced
• 3  carrots, chopped
• 4  stalks celery, diced
• 10  small  red potatoes, diced
• 2  tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1  cup flour
• 7  cups  chicken stock
• 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
• 1  cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  lb chicken breast, cooked and chopped
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and broken up
•  black pepper, to taste
•  red pepper flakes, to taste

Directions

1. Saute onion, carrots, celery, potatoes and garlic in butter for about 10 minute.
2. Add flour, stir and cook for about a minute.
3. Add chicken stock and tomatoes.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add milk and heavy whipping cream.
5. Cook for 15-20 minute Stir in cheese until it melts, add bacon. Serve and enjoy!