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Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon Recipe

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This creamy potato soup with bacon recipe features tender potatoes, rich cream, and savory bacon, making it a comforting and flavorful dish. Ideal for cool days, this easy-to-follow recipe will become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • Potatoes
  • Bacon
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Chicken broth
  • Heavy cream
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Chives (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy, then set aside and reserve some bacon fat.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in the bacon fat until soft.
  • Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • In a separate pan, melt butter, add flour, and cook to form a roux.
  • Gradually stir in the roux and heavy cream into the soup, simmer until thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the bacon.
  • Garnish with cheddar cheese and chives if desired.

Notes

  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier texture.
  • Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth.
  • For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

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