Loaded Bacon & Potato Soup
Creamy potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh chives. Ready in 25 minutes—comfort food that actually fits a weeknight.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high until crispy, ~6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside.
- 2
Pour off all but 1 tbsp bacon fat. Add diced onion; cook until softened, ~3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered until potatoes are very tender, ~12 minutes.
- 4
Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until cheese melts completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Stir in cooked bacon. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chives. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- slotted spoon
- wooden spoon
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