Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and flavorful potato soup made with cheddar cheese, garlic, and turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup chopped turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream, cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper until cheese melts.
- Top with crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be topped with extra cheese or fresh herbs for added flavor.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon