Loaded Potato & Bacon Soup
Creamy potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar, and fresh chives. Ready in under 45 minutes with minimal hands-on time.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 487
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high until crispy, ~8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel; set aside.
Step 2
Add onion and celery to the pot with bacon fat. Sauté until softened, ~4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, ~18 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in cream and cheese until cheese melts completely, ~2 minutes. Do not boil.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls and top with bacon and chives.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- vegetable peeler
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
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