Description
Comforting potato soup with bacon brings warmth to winter dinner tables. Hearty ingredients blend perfectly, creating a rich, satisfying meal generous souls will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional for topping)
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp, transferring cooked pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Utilize the rendered bacon fat to sauté diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot, increasing heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Employ an immersion blender to transform the soup into a velvety, smooth consistency, breaking down potato chunks and creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Incorporate heavy cream and butter, stirring continuously to integrate and prevent scorching, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully crumble the reserved crispy bacon and gently fold into the soup, allowing the smoky essence to permeate the creamy base.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with shredded cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions for added visual appeal and complementary flavors.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness, ensuring a robust texture in the final soup.
- Keep some potato chunks unblended for a rustic, hearty soup with varied consistency.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a lactose-free version that maintains creamy richness.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce added salt, allowing individual seasoning at serving for personalized taste control.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg