Description
Creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions for a hearty and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to slightly break down some of the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend half the soup before adding toppings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute milk for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg