Best 18 Bacon And Potato Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty, comforting meal, bacon and potato soup is a great choice. This classic dish is made with simple ingredients like bacon, potatoes, vegetables, and a creamy broth. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With countless variations and endless possibilities for customization, there's a bacon and potato soup recipe out there for everyone.

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BACON AND POTATO SOUP



Bacon and Potato Soup image

A delicious winter warmer.

Provided by Kwollak

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 thick slices bacon
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrots
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 812.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

BLT AND P (BACON, LEEK, TOMATO AND POTATO) SOUP



BLT and P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and Potato) Soup image

Bacon, Leek and Tomato Soup is a soup for any season! It is surprisingly light and colorful and full of vegetables. It makes a simple, flavorful, special lunch or supper that warms you up, soul and stomach. It is especially delicious on rainy days or nights! I first made this for my mom because she and I both LOVE Oscar's bacon and we wanted a whole pot full of soup that tasted like it! We ate a pot of it while watching movies curled up in the living room of the cabin.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
6 slices lean, smoky good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
2 small to medium carrots
3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
2 quarts chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping

Steps:

  • Heat a medium soup pot or deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. To the hot pan add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the bacon. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. Add the chopped celery. Take peeled carrots and lay flat on cutting board. Hold each carrot at root end and use the vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of the carrot. Chop the thin slices into small carrot bits or carrot chips, 1/2-inch wide. Add the chips to celery and stir. Cut leeks lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch half moons. Place the leeks into a colander and run under rushing cold water, separating the layers to wash away all the trapped grit. When the leeks are separated and clean, shake off water and add to celery and carrots. Stir veggies together, add a bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. While the leeks cook to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes, slice the potatoes.
  • Cut each potato across into thirds. Stand each piece of potato upright and thinly slice it. The pieces will look like raw potato chips.
  • Add stock to vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes and tomatoes. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and starting to break up a bit. Add bacon and parsley and stir. Adjust seasonings. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

CREAMY POTATO SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM, BACON AND CHIVES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Creamy Potato Soup with Sour Cream, Bacon and Chives Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by jads8627

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 strips bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds unpeeled russet or baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chives, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, break into small pieces and set aside. Drain from the pot all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and increase heat to medium. Cook until golden, about 12 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. With an immersion blender, purée soup until chunky-smooth (or purée in batches in a food processor fitted with knife blade). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, in bowls, topped with bacon bits, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives.

POTATO SOUP WITH BACON AND ASPARAGUS



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This goes great with crusty bread and a nice salad. It also works well with a sandwich. You can add more vegetables if you like, along with some chicken stock. To make it thicker, add a half cup of instant mashed potato flakes.

Provided by Chairman James

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices of thickly-cut bacon
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups low-fat milk
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place bacon slices into a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Stir onion, garlic, and salt into the hot skillet and cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and stir in the asparagus; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until asparagus are softened but still bright green, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain asparagus and set aside.
  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
  • Transfer cooked potatoes to a soup pot and mash them with a potato masher, leaving some potato chunks for texture.
  • Pour milk into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high setting until the milk is hot, 1 to 3 minutes; stir milk occasionally as it heats. Pour hot milk into the potatoes and stir to combine.
  • Place soup over medium-low heat. Crumble bacon slices and stir bacon and the onion mixture into the soup; heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until soup thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle soup with chives to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 636.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

THICK AND CREAMY BACON POTATO SOUP



THICK AND CREAMY BACON POTATO SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Dinner     Simmer

Yield bowls

Number Of Ingredients 9

•1/2 lb (1/2 package) thick cut pepper bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
•2 - 3 tbsp. Bacon drippings
•1 large onion, chopped
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•5 lbs. russet or red potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
•32 oz. chicken stock (approximate)
•1/2 pint heavy cream
•1/8 lb (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
•Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon using preferred method until crisp. (I bake thick cut bacon on a cooling rack over a sheet pan so that it remains flat). Allow to cool and chop or crumble into small pieces. Reserve several tablespoons of drippings. (add more bacon drippings if onions look dry. This will depend on the size of your pot and particular onion.) Place a large soup pot or heavy casserole over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp. bacon drippings and cook onions, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes, stirring often. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally for a few minutes. When everything is sizzling nicely, add enough stock to just cover potatoes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Mash potatoes roughly with a potato masher. Scoop out about half of the remaining mixture and puree in a blender (in batches!) or food processor. (Or if you've got an immersion blender, go for it with that.) Make sure to leave a good bit of the potatoes chunky, for texture. Add butter and heavy cream. Stir to combine well. Taste for seasoning and add more stock if soup is too thick for your liking. When the consistency is right for you, stir in bacon and bring to just a bare simmer, stirring often. Serve hot. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and some chives or green onions. Share and Enjoy!

POTATO, BACON, AND GRUYèRE SOUP



Potato, Bacon, and Gruyère Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Herb     Onion     Potato     Appetizer     Bacon     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped fine
3 cups chicken broth
3 1/4 cups water
3 pounds boiling potatoes (preferably yellow-fleshed)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 pound Gruyère cheese, grated (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon Madeira or Sherry if desired
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a heavy kettle (at least 5 quarts) cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until crisp and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add onions and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring, until pale golden. Add broth and 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Add potatoes to soup and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together flour and remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth and add to simmering soup, whisking. Simmer soup, covered, 5 minutes.
  • In a blender purée Gruyère with 3 cups hot soup broth. Stir purée into soup with Madeira, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste and remove soup from heat. Soup may be prepared up to this point 3 days ahead (cool uncovered before chilling covered). Reheat over low heat but do not let boil.
  • Just before serving, stir in parsley.

HEARTY POTATO, BACON AND ONION SOUP



Hearty Potato, Bacon and Onion Soup image

This soup is a favorite with my family, and is quick and easy.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Onion Soup Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons margarine
3 onions, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 ¼ cups water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
4 potatoes, cubed
2 egg yolks
1 ⅓ cups sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, saute the bacon for about 7 minutes, or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium, add the butter or margarine and onions and saute for about 5 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the flour and stir well for one minute.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and gradually add the water, stirring well. Return to stovetop, raising heat to high. Add the bouillon and potatoes, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks and the sour cream and mix together. Gradually add this mixture to the soup, stirring well. Heat through, but do not boil. Stir in the parsley just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 155.2 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

POTATO SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



Potato Soup with Blue Cheese and Bacon image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Food Processor     Potato     Super Bowl     Blue Cheese     Bacon     White Wine     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 bacon slices
2 cups chopped onion
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 large potato (about 10 ounces), peeled, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Crumble bacon.
  • Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from pot. Add onion, leek, celery and carrots to pot. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until vegetables begin to soften and color, about 15 minutes. Add broth, potato and wine. Bring to boil. Partially cover pot. Simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place cheese in processor. Add 1 1/2 cups hot soup. Blend until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Return cheese mixture to soup in pot and stir to blend. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover soup and wrap bacon; refrigerate.)
  • Stir soup over low heat until heated through. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle bacon over and serve.

INSTANT POT® POTATO AND BACON SOUP



Instant Pot® Potato and Bacon Soup image

Comforting homemade potato soup in the Instant Pot®. While peeling potatoes is not hard, it is a task I very much dislike, so I chose to use red potatoes in my recipe. No peeling necessary and they stay a pretty bright red for added color. Wobbly bacon is another dislike of mine and with this treatment of the bacon, you get all of the flavor throughout the soup and still get to keep the crispy goodness to use on top for garnish.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground thyme
2 ½ pounds red potatoes, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add bacon and cook until bacon is crispy and fat has rendered out, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Add onion and celery to the bacon drippings and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Cancel Saute mode. Add potatoes and broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons of milk and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Open the pot and stir in cornstarch slurry and 1 cup of milk. Season with salt and pepper. Let soup sit, stirring several times, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1062.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

POTATO AND BACON LEEK SOUP



Potato and Bacon Leek Soup image

"I always like to try new and different things," says Terri Day of Rochester, Washington. "So I added a package of leek soup mix to my potato soup, and my family loved it. It was even a hit with my picky teenagers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup and dip mix
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes and bacon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, potato flakes and soup mix. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BLT AND P (BACON, LEEK, TOMATO AND POTATO) SOUP - RACHAEL RAY RECIPE - (4.4/5)



BLT and P (Bacon, Leek, Tomato and Potato) Soup - Rachael Ray Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by ranmcm

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
6 slices lean, smoky good quality bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
3 small ribs celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
2 small to medium carrots
3 leeks, trimmed of rough tops and roots
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
3 medium starchy potatoes, such as Idaho, peeled
2 quarts chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
Handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for dunking and mopping

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a medium soup pot or deep sided skillet over medium-high heat. 2. To the hot pan add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and the bacon. 3. Cook bacon until brown and crisp. 4. Add the chopped celery. 5. Take peeled carrots and lay flat on cutting board. 6. Hold each carrot at root end and use the vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of the carrot. 7. Chop the thin slices into small carrot bits or carrot chips, 1/2-inch wide. 8. Add the chips to celery and stir. 9. Cut leeks lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch half moons. 10. Place the leeks into a colander and run under rushing cold water, separating the layers to wash away all the trapped grit. 11. When the leeks are separated and clean, shake off water and add to celery and carrots. 12. Stir veggies together, add a bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. 13. While the leeks cook to wilt, 3 to 4 minutes, slice the potatoes. 14. Cut each potato across into thirds. 15. Stand each piece of potato upright and thinly slice it. 16. The pieces will look like raw potato chips. 17. Add stock to vegetables and bring to a boil. 18. Reduce heat and add potatoes and tomatoes. 19. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and starting to break up a bit. 20. Add bacon and parsley and stir. 21. Adjust seasonings. 22. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

BACON, SWISS CHARD, POTATO, AND VEGETABLE SOUL-SATISFYING SOUP



Bacon, Swiss Chard, Potato, and Vegetable Soul-Satisfying Soup image

I begin to turn to soup when the weather outside turns a bit crisp, and I keep right on making and eating hearty, healthy, warming soups all winter long. This is an adaptable soup. Instead of the swiss chard, you could substitute any dark greens (spinach, turnip tops, radish tops, mustard greens, etc.). You could also substitute beans and/or rice for the potato; add fall veggies like sweet potatoes or squash; etc. Unless you're veggie, don't leave out the bacon. Smoked, cured pork products paired with leafy greens are one of life's simple luxuries.

Provided by jo_mama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces bacon, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery ribs, diced
2 onions, diced
1 lb swiss chard (leaves julienned, fibery stalks diced)
2 bay leaves
3 potatoes, diced
6 garlic cloves, diced
1 gallon chicken stock (preferably your homemade, but purchased stock will work too)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • I think it's easier to cut bacon when it's just out of the freezer. Anyway, cut the bacon across the strips, cutting it into small cross-sections of bacon strips. Add the bacon to a heavy-bottomed large soup pot over a medium flame. Render the bacon fat, stirring frequently to keep it from burning to the bottom of the pan. Once the bacon is crispy (but not burnt), remove it to a papertowel lined bowl/plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Into the hot, delicious bacon fat add the carrots, celery, onion, swiss chard stalks, and bay leaves. Saute until vegetables soften, release liquid, and brown a bit (maybe up to 10 minutes or so?). The browning (but not burning) will develop additional flavor that will help to flavor your soup.
  • Once the veggies have caramelized a bit, add the garlic, potatoes, and black pepper. Saute a few minutes until garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  • Add the swiss chard leaves, and stir well. The garlic and vegetable infused fat should evenly coat and cling to the contents on the pot. Add the chicken stock, enough to cover the veggies, cover the pot, and over a high flame bring to a boil, and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Keep the soup at a bare simmer for 30 - 45 minutes or so, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are done to your liking. Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper. At this point, you can enjoy the soup as is, or you can use an immersion blender (or the tool of your choice) to further meld the flavors.
  • Serve hot how you like it. With the crunchy bacon pieces, crusty bread, drizzled with a little olive oil, topped with a dollop of sour cream, dusted with a fresh turn of black pepper--the options are endless.

POTATO, FENNEL, AND BACON SOUP



Potato, Fennel, and Bacon Soup image

A glorious soup for cold winter nights. The addition of Chinese five-spice makes this soup unique and magical...like eating a unicorn jumping over a rainbow. Enjoy! If desired, add a dollop of sour cream and some green onion or a splash of cream just before serving.

Provided by t-licious

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ½ cups diced peeled potatoes
6 strips bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ bulbs fennel, chopped
5 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barely tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet. Drain potatoes.
  • Melt butter in the skillet with the bacon drippings. Add fennel; cook and stir over medium heat until browned, about 12 minutes. Crumble the bacon and add to the pan along with vegetable stock, potatoes, and Chinese five-spice. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the soup to a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Return to the pot and continue simmering until flavors combine, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Season with five-spice, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 798.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

HEARTY RANCH AND BACON POTATO SOUP



Hearty Ranch and Bacon Potato Soup image

This thick and chunky soup is a great meal on a cold winter night! The ranch just gives it that little extra zing that is hard to put your finger on.

Provided by julie c

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 slices smoked bacon
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth
10 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, crumble and reserve for topping.
  • Cook and stir the onions and celery in the bacon drippings until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken broth and potatoes, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender. Remove from heat and mash about 1/3 of the potatoes.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and dry ranch mix. Whisk in the half-and-half and sour cream, beating well to combine thoroughly. Slowly whisk the sour cream mixture into the soup. Gently heat soup over medium heat to warm, do not boil. Season the soup with salt and pepper. To serve, top each bowl of soup with a sprinkle of bacon crumbles, Cheddar cheese and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 732.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

POTATO-PARSNIP SOUP WITH CREME FRAICHE AND BACON



Potato-Parsnip Soup with Creme Fraiche and Bacon image

I saw a potato-parsnip soup listed on a menu and thought it would be a combination that would work very well. I did some brainstorming and decided to roast the vegetables first, add smoked paprika for depth, and an assertive garnish. I'm happy with how it turned out and just love the color!

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into large chunks
3 cloves garlic, quartered
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pint half-and-half
1 pinch salt to taste
1 (7 ounce) container creme fraiche
4 slices bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread potatoes, parsnips, onions, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil on top. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated and spread back out into an even layer.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until browned in spots, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables to a large pot. Cover with vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer; cook until vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Puree hot soup carefully with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in half-and-half until thoroughly incorporated. Season with salt.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with dollops of creme fraiche, bacon pieces, and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 617.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

CHEDDAR AND BACON POTATO SOUP



Cheddar and Bacon Potato Soup image

Make and share this Cheddar and Bacon Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 lb bacon, cooked crisp
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups pepper gravy mix
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In large pan combine potatoes, onion, celery, bouillon, and enough water to cover; boil until tender. Add the butter.
  • Add pepper gravy to the milk and stir well. Add to the soup mixture. When it thickens up, add the crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir the soup until the cheese melts. Serve.

POTATO AND YAM SOUP WITH BACON AND SPINACH



Potato and Yam Soup with Bacon and Spinach image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Bacon     Spinach     Sweet Potato/Yam     Winter     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices applewood-smoked bacon (about 6 ounces), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 10-ounce yam (red-skinned sweet potato), peeled, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 medium red-skinned potatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
4 to 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 5-to 6-ounce package baby spinach

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add onion to drippings in pot; increase heat to medium-high and sauté until beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice. Stir until almost all liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Add all potatoes; stir to coat. Add 4 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid slightly ajar. Simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 minutes. Add spinach and bacon; stir until spinach wilts, about 1 minute, adding broth by 1/2 cupfuls if too thick. Season with salt and pepper.

POTATO BACON TOMATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP



POTATO BACON TOMATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP image

Number Of Ingredients 8

potatoes
butter
onions
bacon
chicken stock
can stewed tomatoes
cheddar cheese
milk or cream

Steps:

  • Brown together, 1/2 pkg. bacon, 1/4 cup butter and 2 med. onions. Add potatoes (6-8 cut (although I have used 8-10) with 1 box of chicken broth/stock and salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are cooked. Add 1 can diced tomatoes. Cover and cook (low heat(--1.2 hour Let cool slightly and using a hand blender, blend until smooth or chunky (as you like it). Add cream or milk until it is as thin or thick as you like it. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese. If you want to freeze the soup in containers, don't add the milk until you are heating it to serve. b

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best choices for this soup, as they hold their shape well and create a creamy texture.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy: This will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a small pot, cook the potatoes and bacon in batches.
  • Add the vegetables last: This will prevent them from overcooking.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped chives are all great options.

Conclusion:

Bacon and potato soup is a classic comfort food that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it thick or thin, creamy or chunky, this soup is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give bacon and potato soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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