Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A deliciously creamy potato soup loaded with cheddar cheese, garlic, herbs, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese, cooking until cheese is melted.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or chives.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, potato, cheddar, garlic, turkey bacon