Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This hearty potato soup is packed with the rich flavors of cheddar, garlic, and herbs, complemented by crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, and adjust seasoning.
- Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- Use low-fat cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Hearty, Cheddar, Garlic, Herb, Potato, Soup, Recipe, Turkey Bacon