German Potato Soup: A Comforting Twist with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and hearty soup made with potatoes and turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced potatoes, thyme, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- Garnish with chives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: German Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon