Potato and Bacon Soup

Name: Potato and Bacon Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs russet potatoes, cubed; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

A rich and comforting soup featuring tender russet potatoes, savory bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese cooked in a flavorful broth.

50 minEasyServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs russet potatoes, cubed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1

Cook 8 slices chopped thick-cut bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until crisp and an internal temperature of 160 F is reached.
2

Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pot.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Add 2 lbs cubed russet potatoes and 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes until tender.
5

Mash half of the potatoes against the side of the pot to thicken the soup.
6

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
7

Ladle into bowls and garnish with bacon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

Questions

Can I make Potato and Bacon Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Potato and Bacon Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Potato and Bacon Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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