Description
A comforting and creamy soup made with russet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy bacon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cayenne or paprika for warmth
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes into uniform cubes.
- In a large pot, cook the crumbled bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the pot with bacon drippings. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes to create a chunky texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream gradually, then fold in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked bacon, green onions, and chives before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm, optionally with crusty bread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth. Instant potato flakes can also be used for quicker prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: soup, cheesy, comfort food, potato, easy recipe