Creamy Bacon-Infused Potato Soup Recipe
This creamy potato soup is infused with crispy bacon, making it a comforting and delicious dish. Perfect for a cozy meal, it's easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- to garnish fresh chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion in the bacon fat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper, heating through for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon and fresh chives.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with mushrooms or omit it entirely.