Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and delicious potato bacon soup. This easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
– 6 slices of bacon, diced
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
– 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
1. 1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.
2. 2. Add the diced onion to the bacon fat and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. 4. Add the diced potatoes and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. 5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
6. 6. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7. Serve the potato bacon soup hot, garnished with the reserved crispy bacon bits and chopped chives.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot. You can also customize the soup by adding other vegetables, such as carrots or celery. This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American