Creamy Potato Bacon Soup
Creamy, hearty, and flavorful, this Potato Bacon Soup is perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon (chopped)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ribs celery (diced)
- 3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounces baking potatoes (peeled and diced ½-inch, about 2 medium potatoes)
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- pinch cayenne pepper
- shredded Parmesan cheese (and sliced green onions, for garnish, optional)
Steps
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Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Add onion, garlic, and celery to the bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes or until onion softens slightly.
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Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
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Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Whisk into the simmering soup and simmer 1 minute. Stir in half of the bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
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Spoon into bowls, top with parmesan cheese, remaining bacon and green onions.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| bacon | 8 slices | - | - |
| onion | 0.5 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| ribs celery | 2 | - | - |
| reduced sodium chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| baking potatoes | 16 ounces | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 128.000 |
| dried thyme leaves | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| heavy whipping cream | 1 cup | - | - |
| cornstarch | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| salt and pepper to taste | - | - | - |
| pinch cayenne pepper | - | - | - |
| shredded Parmesan cheese | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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