Becca's Potato Bacon Soup

Name: Becca's Potato Bacon Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
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; 0.5 teaspoon celery seed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups milk; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 4 slices American cheese, cut into small pieces; 6 green onions, chopped

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This creamy potato soup is good any time of the year, but especially in cold weather months. It reheats well and can be made without bacon or cheese. This is filling enough to be served as a main dish, but also makes a nice side soup if served in smaller portions. Feel free to add your own ingredients: other vegetables, seasonings, different cheeses, etc. When serving, some options for garnish are chopped green onions, additional crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and parsley. Enjoy!

Submitted by Reebs

Updated on February 1, 2025

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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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)

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

When cutting potatoes, if you want chunkier soup, make the pieces bigger. If you don't want any pieces left, cut them small. If creamier soup is desired, cook longer until potatoes are mostly broken-down.

Colby-Jack cheese can be substituted for the American cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282	Calories
8g	Fat
41g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 983mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g	24%
Vitamin C 36mg	40%
Calcium 247mg	19%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 958mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Becca's Potato Bacon Soup

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