Description
A comforting and creamy potato soup with crispy bacon that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon (chopped)
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside but keep the bacon fat in the pot.
- Toss in the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or leave it a bit chunky if preferred.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and optional chives.
Notes
Make sure to keep the bacon fat for flavor and avoid overcooking the potatoes.