Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting potato soup packed with cheddar, garlic, and herbs, topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- 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 parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, parsley, and thyme. Cook until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup, Turkey Bacon Soup, Comfort Food