Description
A creamy and loaded potato soup featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 6 slices Bacon (optional for vegetarian option)
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Chop the potatoes (no need to peel if you prefer a rustic texture).
- Fry the bacon to render the grease.
- Cook the onions in the bacon grease until softened, then add the minced garlic.
- Add the potatoes and chicken broth, and simmer until the potatoes are soft.
- Smash a few potatoes against the pot’s side for texture.
- Stir in the milk and let thicken.
- Add cheddar cheese and toppings like bacon bits and scallions before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with additional toppings like scallions and consider using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg