Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup: Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A warm and comforting soup made with cheddar cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs, 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 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in turkey bacon, thyme, and rosemary.
- Reduce heat, add cream and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace turkey bacon with smoked paprika for a similar flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg