Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and comforting potato soup with cheddar cheese, garlic, herbs, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream, cheddar cheese, herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Blend the soup until smooth or leave it chunky as desired.
- Top with crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend more of the potatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg