Description
A creamy, comforting potato soup inspired by Outback Steakhouse, quick to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or mash with a potato masher for a chunkier texture.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Cook for a few more minutes until the cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
This soup freezes well, so feel free to double the recipe. You can adjust the texture and seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: potato soup, comforting soup, quick recipes, easy dinner, creamy soup