Here’s a rich and comforting Cheesy Bacon & Potato Soup recipe 🥓🧀🥔—perfect for a cozy meal:
🥘 Ingredients (4–6 servings):
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, extra cheese, sour cream
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook Bacon
- In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving some bacon fat in the pot
2. Sauté Vegetables
- Add butter to the pot if needed
- Sauté onion until soft
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute more
3. Cook Potatoes
- Add diced potatoes and broth
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender
4. Blend or Mash (Optional)
- For a creamier texture, mash some potatoes in the pot or use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup
5. Add Cheese & Milk
- Stir in shredded cheddar and milk or cream
- Cook gently until cheese melts
- Season with salt and pepper
6. Serve
- Top with crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and extra cheese or sour cream
- Serve hot with crusty bread
💡 Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for extra creaminess
- For extra flavor, sprinkle in smoked paprika or a pinch of cayenne
- Leftovers reheat well on the stove; add a splash of milk if too thick
If you want, I can give you a slow-cooker version where you dump everything in and let it cook all day—super easy for busy days.
Do you want me to do that?
