Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon
A delicious creamy potato soup topped with crispy bacon bits, perfect for a cozy evening.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices bacon crisped and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the cubed potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.