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Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup

Jomelyn Mauermann
This Cheesy Potato Bacon Soup recipe is rich, creamy, and my all-time favorite. The hearty, comforting, and satisfying savory soup you can have on chilly days. It is so easy to make at home with minimal ingredients.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serving
Calories 465 kcal

Equipment

1 Dutch oven or heavy pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds russet potato chopped dice
  • 6 strips bacon thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 6 cups broth or water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • ½ cup chopped green onion (optional)
  • 1 cup potato chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until it turned golden brown or desired crispiness. Take it out and set it aside. Leave the remaining grease in the pan.
  • Sauté onion and garlic with remaining oil with 2 tablespoon melted butter. Pour in broth and potatoes. Cook in medium heat and simmer until potato has soften.
  • Purée some potatoes to thicken the soup using a blender, food processor or hand mixer. Transfer it back in the dutch oven. Pour heavy whipping cream, sour cream, half of the bacon, and half from the shredded cheese. Season with salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Serve and garnish with more cheese, bacon, potato chips, and green onions. Enjoy while it is hot.

Notes

Recipe Notes
 
Disclaimer: Nutrition Facts may vary on your measurements and ingredients. It is just a guideline and may not be total accurate all the time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal
Keyword Cheesy and creamy potato bacon soup
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