Description
A hearty potato and bacon soup that warms you up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend the soup for a creamy texture, if desired.
- Garnish with chives before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth.
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: potato and bacon soup, creamy soup, hearty soup, comfort food