Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously rich and creamy potato soup enhanced with cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher, slightly mash the potatoes for a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can blend part of the soup.
- Experiment with different herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg