Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup: A Comforting Delight with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy potato soup infused with the flavors of cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy, chop into pieces, and add on top of the soup before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with fresh herbs before serving.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg