Description
Homemade creamy potato soup with bacon delivers comfort in a single spoonful. Crisp bacon, tender potatoes, and rich cream combine for a soul-warming meal you’ll savor to the last drop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
Protein and Fat:
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chives or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Render bacon pieces in a large pot over medium heat until golden and crisp, creating flavorful bacon bits. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving a tablespoon of rendered fat in the pot.
- Melt butter in the same pot and gently sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the aromatic vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux and cook out the raw flour taste for 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour chicken broth into the pot, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a silky base. Add diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and allow potatoes to cook for 15-18 minutes, or until they become fork-tender and soft.
- Pour heavy cream and milk into the pot, stirring gently to incorporate and create a rich, creamy texture. Continue simmering until the soup reaches a thick, velvety consistency.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste. Optional: Fold in shredded cheddar cheese for extra depth of flavor.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with reserved crispy bacon pieces, freshly chopped chives, and additional toppings as desired.
Notes
- Swap bacon for smoked turkey or tempeh to create a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version of this comforting soup.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt added during seasoning.
- Experiment with different potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for varied texture and flavor profiles.
- Enhance nutrition by adding chopped kale or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg