Loaded Potato Soup: Creamy, Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and creamy loaded potato soup that’s perfect for cozy nights, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- 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
- 5 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, and chives.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg