Creamy Pierogi Chicken Soup with Rosemary Bacon

This Creamy Pierogi Chicken Soup with Rosemary Bacon is a warming soup perfect for any night.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

large pot

Ingredients

Bacon and Vegetables

6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 whole yellow onion, chopped
6 whole carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt
black pepper

Broth and Cream

2 tablespoon salted butter
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken or bone broth
2 pieces chicken thighs or breasts
3 cups chopped kale
1 ½ cups heavy cream or whole milk
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
28 pieces fresh or frozen mini potato pierogies (1 package)

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the rosemary. Remove the bacon from the pot. If there's excess bacon grease, drain off all but 1 tablespoon.
To the pot, add the olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme. Season with cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant.
Stir in the butter and flour, cook for 1 minute. Add the broth. Stir in the chicken. Simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. At this point, the soup can simmer on low for up to 4-6 hours.
Shred the chicken using 2 forks. Stir in the kale, cream/milk, and the cheddar. Bring to a gentle boil and stir in the pierogies. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pierogies float. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth.
Serve the soup topped with the rosemary bacon and parmesan cheese. Enjoy warm, preferably with a crusty piece of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Keyword chicken soup, comfort food, Creamy Pierogi Chicken Soup, One-Pot, Rosemary Bacon, Warming Soup

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