This hearty potato and bacon soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Creamy potatoes are complemented by savory bacon, creating a deliciously satisfying dish that will warm you from the inside out. Serve it as a starter or pair it with crusty bread for a filling meal.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cooked bacon, reserving some bacon for garnish if desired. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the potato and bacon soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh chives or green onions if desired. Enjoy!
