Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy potato soup loaded with cheddar cheese and turkey bacon, enhanced with garlic and herbs for a hearty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or leave some chunks for texture).
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook on low until cheese is melted.
- Crumble the cooked turkey bacon and stir into the soup before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can garnish with extra shredded cheese and chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg