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Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Jomelyn Mauermann
This Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup recipe is rich, creamy, and my all-time favorite. The hearty, comforting, and satisfying savory soup you can have on chilly days. It is so easy to make at home with minimal ingredients.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serving
Calories 670 kcal

Equipment

1 Dutch oven or heavy pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds russet potato diced
  • 6 strips bacon chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 6 cups beef broth water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

toppings (optional)

  • ½ cup chopped green onion optional
  • 1 cup potato chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until it turned golden brown or desired crispiness. Take it out and set it aside. Leave the remaining grease in the pan.
  • Sauté onion and garlic with remaining oil and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Pour in broth and potatoes. Cook on medium heat and simmer until the potato has softened.
  • Purée some potatoes to thicken the soup using a blender, food processor, or hand mixer. Transfer it back to the Dutch oven. Pour heavy whipping cream, sour cream, half of the bacon, and half of the shredded cheese. Season with salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted. Serve and garnish with more cheese, bacon, potato chips, and green onions. Enjoy while it is hot.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Double up the recipe for large batches and meal prep.
Allow the soup to cool and transfer the leftovers. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 20gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1990mgPotassium: 1125mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1202IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheesy and creamy potato bacon soup
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