Potato Soup with Bacon
This creamy, cozy potato soup is loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and tender potatoes. It’s the ultimate one-pot comfort food for chilly nights or whenever you need a hug in a bowl.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Whisk
- Ladle
- Sharp knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the bacon drippings and cook until soft and golden. Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Toss in the cubed potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a smooth roux. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Pour the milk mixture into the soup, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, top with crispy bacon and sliced green onions. Serve warm with crusty bread — perfection!
Notes
For extra texture, mash some potatoes before serving. Add toppings like sour cream, extra cheddar, or crispy onions for even more indulgence.