Bacon Potato Soup

Warm and hearty, this Bacon Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for National Soup Month. Creamy and loaded with bacon, its a crowd-pleaser for sure

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups diced potatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions:

In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy

Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot

Add diced onions and minced garlic to the pot with the bacon fat

Saut until onions are soft and translucent

Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer

Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes

Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks of potatoes for texture

Stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper

Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes

Serve the soup hot, garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and the crispy bacon bits

Enjoy your delicious Bacon Potato Soup