Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make Cheesy Bacon & Potato Soup recipe you can try at home:
🥣 Cheesy Bacon & Potato Soup Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker soup)
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon
- In a large pot, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté Vegetables
- Add butter to the pot (if needed), then sauté onions until soft (~5 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add Potatoes & Broth
- Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (~15–20 minutes).
- Make it Creamy (Optional)
- For a thicker soup, mix flour with a little milk to make a slurry, then stir into the soup.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add Cheese & Milk
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in milk/cream and shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season & Serve
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon, chives, or parsley.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- Extra Creamy: Use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- Healthier Option: Use turkey bacon and low-fat cheese.
- Veggie Version: Skip bacon, add roasted veggies like carrots or celery.
💡 Pro Tip:
If you like texture, mash some potatoes in the soup with a spoon for a creamier base while keeping chunks for bite.
I can also make a shortcut 30-minute version of this soup that keeps all the flavor but is faster to cook if you want.
Do you want me to make that faster version?
