Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy potato soup packed with flavor from cheddar, garlic, and herbs, complemented by savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and broth, and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the cream, cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
- Serve warm, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cream.
- Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Cheddar Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon