🥔🥓 Family-Favorite Potato & Bacon Soup
🧾 Ingredients
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
½ cup heavy cream (optional but amazing)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ tsp paprika (optional)
For topping (optional but recommended):
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped green onions
Extra crispy bacon
👩🍳 Instructions
Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. Leave about 1–2 tbsp bacon fat in the pot.
Sauté onion in the bacon fat until soft (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
In a small pan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk to form a smooth mixture.
Pour milk mixture into the soup, stir well, and simmer 5 minutes until thick.
Add cream (if using), cooked bacon, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Mash slightly with a potato masher for a chunky-creamy texture (or blend if you prefer smooth).
🧀 Serve & Enjoy
Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, and extra bacon. Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic toast 😍
If you want, I can also give you:
Slow cooker version
Extra cheesy version
No-cream / lighter version
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