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Potato Bacon Soup

A rich, creamy potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and savory comfort in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in bacon fat and butter until softened.
  3. Stir in flour and cook briefly, then whisk in broth.
  4. Add potatoes and simmer until tender.
  5. Mash some potatoes to thicken the soup.
  6. Stir in milk, cream, cheese, and bacon. Simmer gently.
  7. Season to taste and serve hot.

Notes

Adjust thickness with extra broth or milk as needed.