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How to Make Becca's Potato Bacon Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly comforting about a warm bowl of potato soup on a cold day. This recipe for Becca's Potato Bacon Soup is the perfect blend of creamy potatoes, savory bacon, and rich flavors that will leave you wanting more after every spoonful. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal to warm you up on a winter night, or just craving some comfort food, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

What sets this potato soup apart from others is the addition of crispy bacon, which adds a...

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, or more to taste
  • 6 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 slices American cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 6 green onions, chopped (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place cooked bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; add potatoes, chicken broth, carrots, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, cover stockpot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring frequently and slightly mashing potatoes, until potatoes are fully cooked, at least 20 minutes. Add extra chicken broth if needed.
  • Whisk milk and flour together in a bowl or measuring cup until frothy; slowly pour into soup while constantly stirring. Bring soup back to a simmer and cook until soup is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove soup from heat and stir in American cheese until completely melted. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with green onions.

    • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 983mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 247mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 958mg

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    Creamy recipes
    Chunky recipes
    Hearty recipes
    Savory recipes
    Comforting recipes