Cheesy Potato Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Bowl with Turkey Bacon
Cheesy Potato Soup – The Ultimate Comfort Bowl is a warm, hearty dish that combines the rich flavors of creamy potatoes and smoky turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Top with crispy bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- Add green onions on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg