Description
A comforting and easy-to-make creamy potato soup that’s perfect for dinner or brunch. This soup features crispy bacon bits and silky potato puree for cozy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, stirring often to prevent browning.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency, either smooth or slightly chunky.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot topped with crispy bacon and garnished with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with smoked tempeh or mushrooms, and use olive oil or butter instead of bacon fat. Consider using coconut or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy recipes, gluten-free