Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting potato soup infused with cheddar, garlic, and herbs, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use a potato masher to partially mash the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or chives before serving.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated on low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Turkey Bacon Soup