Description
Hearty Potato Soup with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food that envelops you in warmth and satisfaction. This creamy soup features velvety russet potatoes, savory onions, and aromatic garlic, all enriched by the delightful crunch of crispy bacon. Perfect for cold evenings or family gatherings, this dish not only fills the belly but also warms the heart, evoking cherished memories around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, you can add your favorite toppings or ingredients for a unique twist every time. Enjoy a bowl of happiness with this soul-soothing recipe that promises to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside while retaining some fat in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onions in the bacon fat until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Peel and cube potatoes; add to the pot with chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually, heating through without boiling.
- Crumble reserved bacon into the soup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg