Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and hearty potato soup made with cheddar cheese, garlic, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and thyme. Cook until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg