Description
This recipe combines simple, hearty ingredients to create a soup with complex, savory flavor. The use of condensed soups creates a velvety smooth base, while rotisserie chicken and pre-cooked bacon make preparation a breeze. This luxurious soup comes together surprisingly fast, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner when you’re short on time.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Diced Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 4 cups Chopped Rotisserie Chicken
- 5 strips Crispy Bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Shredded Creamy Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Build the Creamy Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Stir in the condensed cream of chicken soup and the Cheddar cheese soup until mostly dissolved. Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, and stir until combined.
- Simmer and Combine: Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chopped rotisserie chicken and bacon. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the sour cream and shredded mozzarella cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To prevent the dairy from curdling, ensure the soup is removed from the heat before stirring in the sour cream and cheese.
- This soup is rich in sodium. For a lower-sodium version, use low-sodium chicken broth, low-sodium condensed soups, and adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with extra shredded cheese, chopped bacon, or fresh chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
