Description
A cozy potato soup that’s creamy, cheesy, and topped with crispy bacon. Perfect for comfort food lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Add onion and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Melt the butter in the pot. Sprinkle flour and stir for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Add potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to partially blend the soup to desired consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and heated through.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon, extra cheese, and green onions.
Notes
For leftovers, thicken overnight. Thin with milk or broth while reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup, bacon soup, cheesy soup