Description
Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon Bits is a deliciously comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with family. Made with tender potatoes, savory onions, and rich cream, this soup is topped with hearty bacon bits for extra flavor. Simple to prepare and quick to cook, it’s ideal for weeknights or as a starter for special occasions.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup cooked beef bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chives for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large pot, combine diced potatoes, chopped onion, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender (15–20 minutes).
2. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth.
3. Stir in the heavy cream and bacon bits, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat through and serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
For a thicker soup, reduce broth or add more cream.
Make ahead by preparing without cream, then add cream before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Add cheese, green onions, or extra herbs for variety.
For extra veggies, add carrots or celery while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, bacon bits soup, comfort food