Easy Baked Potato Soup with Turkey Bacon for a Cozy Night In
Enjoy this creamy and comforting Easy Baked Potato Soup, perfect for a chilly evening. Packed with turkey bacon and hearty potatoes, it’s a delicious way to warm up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky as preferred.
- Stir in milk, butter, salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat through.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon and green onions.
Notes
- This soup can be made in advance and reheated.
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: baked potato soup, turkey bacon, cozy recipe, easy soup