Description
A creamy, comforting soup loaded with potatoes, crispy turkey bacon, and cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 slices of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to break down some potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh chives.
Notes
This soup can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
