Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy comfort of this hearty Potato Soup recipe. Loaded with bacon, cheese, and a touch of green onions, this soup is the ultimate soul-warming dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Bacon:
4 slices
Onion:
1 medium
Garlic:
3 cloves
Potatoes:
3 pounds russet
Chicken Broth:
4 cups
Milk:
2 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Salt:
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon
Dried Thyme:
1/2 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Cheddar Cheese:
1 cup shredded
Sour Cream:
1/2 cup
Green Onions:
1/4 cup chopped
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cook chopped bacon until crispy. Set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Cook onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Ingredients: Combine potatoes, broth, milk, cream, seasonings. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Mash some potatoes for creaminess. Stir in cheese and sour cream.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with bacon and green onions.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half and less cheese.
- To make it vegetarian, omit bacon and use vegetable broth instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
