Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this homemade creamy potato soup, filled with buttery potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese—perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large Idaho or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some drippings in the pot.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the bacon drippings until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and well combined for a creamy texture.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary. - To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit bacon. - Use leftover mashed potatoes for an even creamier base.