Best 8 Garlic Bacon Potato Soup Recipes

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Garlic bacon potato soup is a creamy, rich, and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with simple, affordable ingredients like bacon, potatoes, garlic, onion, and milk. The combination of these ingredients creates a soup that is both hearty and delicious. This soup is very easy to customize, and it offers a great opportunity to use leftover ingredients like leftover roasted potatoes or cooked bacon.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BACON, POTATO AND LEEK SOUP WITH ROASTED GARLIC



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A wonderful warm soup for all seasons. I used frozen leeks but certainly use fresh one; their unmistakable flavor is fantastic in this combination.

Provided by Barb

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3 heads garlic (plus enough olive oil to drizzle over heads before baking, diced)
4 Tbsp butter (or ghee)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 cups thinly sliced leeks (approximately 2 leeks)
3 pounds potatoes; I used baby reds with the skin on
4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup white wine
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
6-8 slices of bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Parsley (optional)
Olive Oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Trim about 1/2-inch off the top of the head of garlic, exposing all the cloves inside and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the heads in foil and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cloves are soft. When done, remove foil and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle simply put some pressure on the cloves and they will slide out.
  • Heat a 2­-quart pot over medium heat and add the butter (or ghee) and olive oil to the pot and stir until melted. Add the sliced leeks and potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have begun to soften and brown slightly, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, white wine, diced garlic, thyme, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, scraping up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring mixture to a boil, and then turn heat down to a bubbling simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, remove a couple of cups of the potatoes (see notes) and puree the remainder of the soup using an immersion blender or a regular blender (in batches) and return it back to the pot. Add the bacon, sour cream, and half and half and season with salt and black pepper. Warm on medium heat for five minutes and serve garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 8, Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 278 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

BACON AND POTATO SOUP



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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

GARLIC POTATO SOUP



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Heart warming and hearty, this bacon-flecked savory soup is made with chunks of red potatoes, carrots, onion and celery that simmer in chicken broth with minced garlic.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ½ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness® or Certified Organic)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium red potatoes, cut into cubes
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup milk
1 cup instant mashed potato flakes or buds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the broth, garlic,potatoes, carrots, onion, celery and bacon in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the milk, potato flakes and parsley in the saucepan. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1025.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GARLIC BACON POTATO SOUP



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

Provided by kstrating

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 heads garlic
2 slices bacon
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups potatoes, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper, to taste
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove the outer skin from the garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves.
  • Wrap each bulb separately in foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hours.
  • Remove to a wire rack & let cool for 10 minute.
  • Separate the cloves & squeeze to extract 1/4 C garlic pulp. Discard the skins.
  • Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Add the onion, carrot, & minced garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, broth & bay leaf.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, covered, for 20 min or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the rosemary.
  • Puree 2 cups of the soup with the garlic pulp in a food processor or blender and then return to the saucepan.
  • Stir in the half & half.
  • Simmer over low heat until hot.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 620.8, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.1

POTATO, BACON, AND GRUYèRE SOUP



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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.

ROASTED GARLIC POTATO SOUP



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Roasting mellows and sweetens the blend of veggies in this hearty and heartwarming soup. It's perfect for a cozy night in. -Misty Brown, Glendale Heights, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole garlic bulb
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups vegetable broth, divided
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves); cut top off bulb. Melt 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; drizzle over garlic. Wrap in heavy-duty foil. Place in a 9-in. round baking pan; set aside., Place potatoes and onions in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. , Bake garlic and potato mixture at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring vegetables once. Cool slightly., In a blender, combine 2 cups broth and half of the vegetable mixture; cover and process until blended. Repeat with 2 cups broth and remaining vegetable mixture; set aside., In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add remaining broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Squeeze softened garlic into pan. Stir in milk and pureed vegetables; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GARLIC POTATO SOUP (ANOTHER ONE)



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From America's Test Kitchen and I quote them "A garnish is essential to add crunch and flavor to this soup. We like garlic chips, but crisp bacon bits, fried leeks, or garlic croutons are good options, too. A potato masher can be used instead of an immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes right in the pot, though the consistency will not be as creamy. If leeks are not available, substitute an equal amount of yellow onion. The test kitchen prefers the soup made with chicken broth, but vegetable broth can be substituted.

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Potato

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium leek, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, medium, minced (or pressed through a garlic press or about 1 tablespoon)
2 heads garlic, rinsed, papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded
6 -7 cups low sodium chicken broth (start with 6 cups and use extra cup to thin soup, if needed)
2 bay leaves
table salt
1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 lb Red Bliss potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (unpeeled)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise
table salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. When foaming subsides, add leeks and cook until soft (do not brown), 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add garlic heads, broth, bay leaves, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; partially cover pot and bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until garlic is very tender when pierced with tip of knife, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and continue to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves. Remove garlic heads; using tongs or paper towels, squeeze garlic heads at root end until cloves slip out of their skins. Using fork, mash garlic to smooth paste in bowl.
  • Stir cream, thyme, and half of mashed garlic into soup; heat soup until hot, about 2 minutes. Taste soup; add remaining garlic paste if desired.
  • Using immersion blender, process soup until creamy, with some potato chunks remaining.
  • Alternatively, transfer 1 1/2 cups potatoes and 1 cup broth to blender or food processor and process until smooth. (Process more potatoes for thicker consistency.)
  • Return puree to pot and stir to combine, adjusting consistency with more broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and serve, sprinkling each portion with chives and garlic chips.
  • For Garlic Chips.
  • Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, turning frequently, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic to plate lined with paper towels; discard oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

HEARTY GARLIC POTATO SOUP



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"I started with a basic potato soup and added my own touches to come up with this comforting recipe," writes Beth Allard from Belmont, New Hampshire.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes, carrot and garlic in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place 3 cups potato mixture in a large bowl and mash. Set aside mashed potatoes and remaining potato mixture., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until soup is thickened., Add the parsley, salt, bouillon, seasoned salt and pepper; mix well. Add mashed potato mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Add reserved potato and sausage mixtures. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for this soup, as they break down easily and create a creamy texture. However, you can also use Yukon Gold or red potatoes if you prefer.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the bacon, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the bacon from cooking evenly and becoming crispy.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of this soup, so make sure to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth, depending on your preference.
  • Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is finished, taste it and season it with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, if desired.
  • Serve the soup hot: This soup is best served hot, so make sure to reheat it if it has been refrigerated.

Conclusion:

This garlic bacon potato soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon and potatoes. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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