Best 4 Autumn Essentials Potato Bacon Sausage Soup Recipes

CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP WITH BACON

Steps:

• Chop bacon and in a large heavy saucepan cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in pan.
• While bacon is cooking, chop onion. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook onion in reserved fat over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. In a measuring cup stir together flour and water and add to onion with potatoes and broth. Simmer mixture 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Add wine and simmer 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Cheddar (do not let boil).
• Divide soup among 4 bowls and sprinkle with bacon and chives.

POTATO SOUP WITH CHEESE, BACON, AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Cook sausage and bacon, cut up bacon, then set aside.
• Dice onion and sauté in 1-2 Tbsp. of bacon and sausage grease.
• Peel and dice potatoes.
• Place potatoes, sausage, onions, paprika, bay leaves and salt and pepper in slow cooker or pot on stove. Pour in stock.
• *If using a slow cooker, cook on medium for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours. If cooking on stovetop, cook until potatoes are tender ~ 30 minutes. I use the slow cooker to develop flavors.
• Around 15-20 minutes prior to serving. melt butter in frying pan.
• Add flour and whisk until mixture is completely combined.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Gradually add in evaporated milk, stirring constantly until completely smooth.
• Allow mixture to continue to cook until it reaches a simmer, and thickens. (It will be quite thick.)
• Add rue to soup, and stir in.
• Then stir in sour cream and cheese.
• Once all ingredients are combined, use a potato masher and mash ingredients to desired consistency. (This is optional and mainly affects the potatoes, but also assists to thicken the soup.) Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes while cooking bacon.
• Cook bacon until crisp, then stir into soup.
• Garnish with cheese and enjoy.

CREAMY POTATO BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add onion, garlic, and celery to the bacon fat and cook 3-4 minutes or until onion softens slightly.
• Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
• Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Whisk into the simmering soup and simmer 1 minute. Stir in half of the bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
• Spoon into bowls, top with parmesan cheese, remaining bacon and green onions.

TUSCAN SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; set aside., In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broth, water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in the Swiss chard, cream, bacon and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until chard is tender.