Easy Baked Potato Soup: Creamy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delightful and creamy baked potato soup enriched with the added flavor of turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then add them to the pot with the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with turkey bacon and green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, skip the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Add additional toppings like sour cream or more cheese as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg