Looking for a comforting and hearty soup that will warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than this delicious potato and bacon soup recipe! Packed with flavor and easy to make, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped- 1 large onion, chopped- 3 cloves of garlic, minced- 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth- 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and chopped- 1 cup of heavy cream- Salt and pepper to taste- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
To start this recipe, cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until it is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté it in the bacon grease until it is translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Next, add the chicken or vegetable broth and chopped potatoes to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Once the potatoes are tender, remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup until it is smooth. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved chopped bacon and chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!
