Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon
A rich and creamy potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, featuring tender potatoes in a velvety broth with savory flavors. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in large pot until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion in bacon drippings until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and broth; bring to boil then simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash or blend potatoes to desired consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot garnished with crispy bacon and chives.
Notes
- Use russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture.
- Reserve some bacon for garnish to maintain crispiness.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to prevent cream from separating.
- For lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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