Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon
Deliciously creamy potato soup packed with flavor from cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs, complemented by crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, thyme, and parsley. Blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a thicker consistency, blend more of the potatoes.
- Can substitute ham for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheddar Soup, Potato Soup, Soup Recipe, Comfort Food