Description
Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a luxurious creamy base enriched with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar. This delightful dish warms your soul and brings friends and family together, making it perfect for chilly evenings or any gathering. Easy to prepare, it transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the bacon drippings until golden brown, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are soft (about 15-20 minutes).
- Mash some of the potatoes for texture while keeping some chunks intact.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat gently without boiling.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon bits, sour cream, and chives or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg