Description
A warm, comforting dish bringing the flavors of a baked potato to your bowl. Rich, creamy, and filled with toppings, this soup is perfect for cold days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to partially mash the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives.
Notes
For a thicker soup, blend it until smooth or use an immersion blender. Customize toppings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked potato, soup, comfort food, creamy, easy recipe