Description
A warm and comforting soup made with baked potatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and creamy sour cream. Perfect for chilly days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash some of the potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Stir in milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve topped with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash more of the potatoes or use an immersion blender for a creamier texture. Adjust seasonings to taste. Can be customized with broccoli or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg