Description
A creamy and rich potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and hearty flavors, perfect for any comfort food lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
- Cook the bacon: In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, keeping the drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the onions and garlic: Add butter to the pot with the bacon drippings. Once melted, add the diced onions and cook until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the potatoes and broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Blend for creaminess: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Incorporate cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season and serve: Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and chives.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. You can also use turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup, O'Charley's recipe