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Creamy Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon

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A quick, comforting, and velvety potato soup made with crispy bacon, Yukon Gold potatoes, and a rich cream base. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 8 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, arrange bacon strips, and bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and a pinch of salt; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and paprika to the pot. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or blend half the soup in a regular blender and return to the pot, leaving some chunks if desired.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and sour cream. Heat gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls, top with crispy bacon crumbles and fresh chives, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling. Taste before adding salt as bacon and broth are salty. For a smoother texture, blend completely; for chunky, blend half. If soup thickens upon storage, add broth or water when reheating. Freeze the base without cream for best results.

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Keywords: potato soup, bacon soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meals, winter soup, heavy cream soup

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