Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
This creamy potato soup combines richness with the savory flavors of cheddar cheese and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 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 crumble.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until translucent.
- Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend soup until smooth, then stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes and serve topped with crumbled bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust cheese types for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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