Best 10 Easy Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup Recipes

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Easy cheesy bacon potato soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup can be prepared in less than an hour. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to warm you up on a cold winter day, easy cheesy bacon potato soup is the perfect choice.

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EASY CHEESY POTATO BACON SOUP



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This potato bacon soup is loaded with chopped bacon, cheese, and chunks of potato. It makes a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love.

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces uncooked bacon (sliced into 3/4-inch pieces)
½ medium onion (diced small)
2 celery ribs (diced small)
2 large russet potatoes ( peeled and diced medium (about 4 cups)*)
4 cups (2 15oz cans) chicken broth
5 tablespoons (71g) butter (salted or unsalted is fine)
¼ cup and 1 tablespoon (44g) all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (any percentage)
6 ounces (about 1 ½ cups) shredded cheddar cheese (plus more as desired for topping)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salt
Sour cream (optional for topping)
Sliced green onions (optional for topping)

Steps:

  • Add bacon pieces to a large pot. Turn heat to medium and cook until bacon is cooked through but only slightly crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and set aside.
  • Spoon off and discard all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Add onions and celery to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring often and scraping any browned cooked-on bits from the bottom of the pan, for about 5 minutes, until the onions have just begun to turn translucent around the edges.
  • Add potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer and then cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until potatoes can be easily smashed against the side of the pot with a fork.
  • Use a potato masher or spatula to roughly smash about half of the potatoes in the pot.
  • In a medium pot, over medium heat, melt butter and then add flour. Cook, whisking continuously, until flour begins to turn lightly golden, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly drizzle in milk, whisking constantly as you go to whisk out any lumps. Cook, whisking continuously, until mixture is thickened and bubbly around the edges, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and slowly whisk in cheese, a handful at a time. Once all your cheese is melted, stir the cheese sauce into the soup. Add pepper. Taste the soup and add salt if needed.
  • Add about ¾ of the bacon to the soup (reserve ¼ for topping) and stir everything together.
  • Ladle into bowls, top with sour cream, reserved bacon, sliced green onions, and more cheese if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH BACON



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Warm up with this rich and indulgent soup. Our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon feeds a crowd, freezes well, and it comes together in a single Dutch oven. Melted yellow Cheddar makes a great finishing touch. If you prefer to buy only one type of cheese, then add extra white Cheddar.

Provided by Karen Schroeder-Rankin

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions
1 (12-oz.) pkg. bacon, roughly chopped
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
3 tablespoons butter
3 small garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ounces yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), for topping

Steps:

  • Chop scallions, separating green and white parts. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in Dutch oven.
  • Add potatoes, onion, butter, garlic, and white scallion pieces to Dutch oven, and cook over medium until onions are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are coated. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth until combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture, leaving some whole pieces of potato. Add white Cheddar and cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top servings with bacon, green scallion pieces, and yellow Cheddar.

DELICIOUS CHEESY BAKED POTATO & BACON SOUP



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This is a delicious creamy thick soup. I make it quite often, it's a family favorite, I also add in some cayenne pepper, if you are not a lover of garlic you may omit--- It is so filling that I usually just serve it as a main meal with crusty bread on the side, and a salad.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
2/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
3 cups half-and-half
4 large baking potatoes, baked, cooled, peeled and cubed
4 -6 green onions, chopped
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper (I use seasoned salt)

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in flour then stir until smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually add milk and half and half stirring constantly until thickened and smooth.
  • Add potatoes and onions; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Delicious!

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP



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This classic potato soup is hearty, delicious and easy to make!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
Chopped green onion, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potatoes (dry) just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed; whip with fork. Set aside.
  • In 6-quart heavy stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer bacon to paper towels, leaving drippings in stockpot. Add onion and pepper to stockpot. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and lightly browned. Add potatoes and broth to stockpot. Beat with whisk until ingredients are well combined. Continue to cook until heated through.
  • Transfer soup to bowls. Top with bacon, cheese and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2060 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

LOADED BACON-CHEESEBURGER-POTATO SOUP



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This particular soup is a cheeseburger variation on a more traditional potato soup base, and the addition of the ground beef alongside all that cheese and the potatoes makes for a rich, creamy, and hearty soup. The thick cut bacon adds a nice savory flavor and good texture. I love all the vegetables mixed throughout as well. It's just a great combination of flavors, textures, and ingredients. The cheese really thickens up the broth and it's a "stick to your ribs" kind of meal! Serve this with some crusty bread for sopping up all that goodness.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     Potato Soup

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
4 thick bacon slices bacon
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.
  • Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.
  • Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1343.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHEESY BACON AND POTATO SOUP



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Potatoes, sharp Cheddar and bacon make this quick, easy soup hearty, cheesy and full of flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 qt. (4 cups) chicken broth
1 lb. potatoes (about 3), peeled, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
4 OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Bring broth, potatoes, onions and thyme to boil in medium saucepan on medium-high heat; cook 5 min. Simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until potatoes are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook wieners and bacon in skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until bacon is crisp and wieners are lightly browned, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towel.
  • Add wieners mixture to soup; simmer 5 min. Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

EASY CREAMY, CHEESY POTATO SOUP W/ CRISP BACON



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This soup is fabulous, and much easier than the more complicated, time-intensive potato soup that I sometimes make. It is easy to throw together on a weekday night, or for lunch. You can, of course, use real potatoes (2 cups potatoes, skinned and cut into cubes), but I find it is even easier, and just as delicious, to use canned, sliced potatoes. It is a filling, creamy, and hearty soup, one that can easily be served alone for a complete meal. Although shared with me by my sister-in law, it actually originally came from a Gooseberry Patch cookbook, and then has been adjusted by me. You will love this soup - as my husband says, "This soup is awesome!!!! "

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (15 ounce) cans canned sliced potatoes, undrained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 3/4 cups milk
1 cup sour cream
1 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon johnny's seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 dashes hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and chopped
shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt sauce pan, combine potatoes, water, regular salt, and pepper.
  • NOTE: If using real, uncooked potatoes, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 mins, until potatoes are tender.
  • If using canned potatoes, bring to soft boil.
  • Turn down heat to medium.
  • Gradually add soup and milk, stirring constantly.
  • Add onions, garlic, Johnny's seasoning salt, and dashes of hot sauce, and allow to cook, while stirring, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream, bacon, and parsley, and heat thru.
  • Top with additional pepper and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.5, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 1574.9, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.8

VERY EASY POTATO BACON SOUP



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Very easy and quick to make potato soup that won't disappoint! For a thicker broth, add potato flakes. For a more creamy broth, add more butter.

Provided by Michelle Anne

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

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup finely chopped onion
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¾ cups milk
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, dill weed, salt, and pepper to onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is almost all evaporated, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir milk and bacon bits into potato mixture; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir parsley into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1101.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP



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You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. -Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

EASY BACON & CHEESE POTATO SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM



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Bacon and cheese, so good on a burger, work their tasty magic in this quick and easy potato soup topped with sour cream.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. baking potatoes (about 3), cubed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 tsp. chili powder
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided
1 green onion, sliced, divided
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Microwave potatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min., stirring after 2-1/2 min. Stir in broth, milk and chili powder. Microwave 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Carefully smash potatoes with potato masher.
  • Reserve 2 Tbsp. each bacon and cheese and 1 Tbsp. onions for topping. Stir remaining bacon, cheese and onions into soup.
  • Serve soup topped with reserved bacon, cheese, onions and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your soup taste better. Opt for organic or locally-sourced produce whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a lot of vegetables, cook them in batches so they don't steam instead of fry.
  • Season to taste: Start with a small amount of salt and pepper, then add more to taste. You can always add more seasoning, but it's difficult to remove it if you add too much.
  • Let the soup simmer: Simmering allows the flavors to meld and develop. Aim for a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil.
  • Garnish before serving: A sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dollop of sour cream, or a few crispy bacon bits can take your soup to the next level.

Conclusion:

Cheesy bacon potato soup is a hearty, comforting soup that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious soup that the whole family will love. So grab your ingredients and get cooking!

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