Description
Indulge in this comforting potato soup, reminiscent of your favorite restaurant version. With tender russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, each bowl is a warm hug on a chilly day. Easy to prepare, this rich and creamy soup promises delightful flavors and cherished moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon but leave some fat in the pot.
- Sauté the chopped onion in the remaining fat until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth until covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve your desired texture—smooth or chunky.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually while heating gently. Add shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg