Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup Recipe - Six Sisters' Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 strips of bacon (sliced)
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 5 carrots (sliced)
• 5 celery sticks (sliced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 10 cups chicken broth
• ½ pound yellow or gold potatoes (diced)
• ¾ cup half and half cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups shredded chicken (*)