Description
A comforting and rich soup that combines potatoes, cheese, and savory aromatics for a delightful family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices smoked bacon, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream or whole milk
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and dice your potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat some butter and sauté the chopped bacon until crispy, then set aside and leave some fat in the pot. Toss in diced onions and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Add the potatoes to the pot, ensuring they’re coated with the aromatic mixture.
- Pour in enough broth to cover the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil before reducing heat to simmer until fork-tender.
- Blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender for a thicker texture, if desired.
- Incorporate the cream or milk, and allow it to heat through before gradually adding the cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Finish the soup with crispy bacon bits, chives, and a sprinkle of extra cheese for added flavor.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with sautéed mushrooms. You can also add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesy soup, baked potato soup, comfort food, family recipe, creamy soup