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Creamy cheesy bacon potato soup topped with shredded cheese and crispy bacon
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Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup

Creamy potato soup made with bacon, cheese, and simple ingredients for the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1 small carrot chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped (or onion powder)
  • 1 ½ cups broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • Cooked bacon crumbled

Method
 

  1. Add potatoes, carrot, celery, onion, broth, and salt to a large pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Mash potatoes in the pot to your preferred texture (chunky or smooth).
  4. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, flour, and milk until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the pot, stirring constantly.
  6. Simmer 5–8 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.
  7. Stir in parsley, pepper, shredded cheese, and cooked bacon.
  8. Serve hot with extra cheese and bacon on top or ladle into bread bowls.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, mash more thoroughly or use an immersion blender.
  • For thinner soup, add extra milk or broth.
  • Onion powder can be used instead of chopped onion for a smoother texture.