Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg