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Potato Bacon Soup

Creamy, savory soup with tender potatoes, flavorful bacon, and a blend of herbs for the perfect comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives optional
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tbsp drippings.
  2. Add butter and onions to pot. Sauté 3-4 minutes. Add garlic. Cook 1 min.
  3. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Simmer 20-25 min until potatoes are tender.
  4. Use immersion blender (or transfer carefully to blender) to blend soup until smooth or desired consistency.
  5. Stir in milk, cream, and cheese. Simmer 5 min. Season with salt/pepper.
  6. Stir in half the cooked bacon. Ladle soup into bowls, top with remaining bacon and chives.

Notes

Substitutions & Variations—Use turkey or chicken bacon; swap milk for plant-based alternative; add diced carrots or celery.
Storage & Scaling—Refrigerate up to 4 days, freezes well. Double batch for meal prepping.
Cooking Tips—For chunkier soup, blend only half the potatoes. Stir in cheese off-heat to avoid graininess.
Nutrition—Good source of potassium, protein, calcium; hearty, filling, and comforting.