Hearty Cheddar Garlic Herb Potato Soup Recipe with Savory Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy potato soup flavored with cheddar cheese, 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
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in the cream, cheddar cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese melts.
- Serve topped with crispy bacon and chives.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Can add more cheese for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Potato Soup, Cheddar Soup, Garlic Soup, Hearty Soup, Turkey Bacon Recipe