Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and hearty potato soup infused with cheddar, garlic, and herbs, complemented by the smoky flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to heat.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted.
- Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, reserve some potato dices to add back into the soup after blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg