Best 9 Cheddar Potato Soup With Bacon Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy and cheesy delight of Cheddar Potato Soup With Bacon, a culinary masterpiece that combines the comforting flavors of cheddar cheese, tender potatoes, and smoky bacon. This classic soup is elevated with the addition of aromatic onions, minced garlic, and a touch of Dijon mustard, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. Explore variations of this beloved recipe, including a vegetarian option that swaps bacon for mushrooms, a slow cooker version for effortless preparation, and a zesty twist with the addition of poblano peppers. Whichever variation you choose, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY POTATO BACON SOUP



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Creamy, hearty, and flavorful, this Potato Bacon Soup is perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon (chopped)
½ onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 ribs celery (diced)
3 cups chicken broth (low sodium )
16 ounces baking potatoes (peeled and diced ½", about 2 medium potatoes)
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
salt & pepper to taste
cayenne (pinch)
parmesan cheese & sliced green onions for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cup, Calories 506 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 982 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH BACON



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Warm up with this rich and indulgent soup. Our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon feeds a crowd, freezes well, and it comes together in a single Dutch oven. Melted yellow Cheddar makes a great finishing touch. If you prefer to buy only one type of cheese, then add extra white Cheddar.

Provided by Karen Schroeder-Rankin

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions
1 (12-oz.) pkg. bacon, roughly chopped
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
3 tablespoons butter
3 small garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 ounces yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), for topping

Steps:

  • Chop scallions, separating green and white parts. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in Dutch oven.
  • Add potatoes, onion, butter, garlic, and white scallion pieces to Dutch oven, and cook over medium until onions are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are coated. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth until combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture, leaving some whole pieces of potato. Add white Cheddar and cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.
  • Ladle soup into bowls. Top servings with bacon, green scallion pieces, and yellow Cheddar.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 c (960 ml)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (480 ml) milk
2 (450 g) medium russet potatoes, baked, divided use
1/3 cup (40 g) shredded, low fat cheddar cheese
1/4 (18 g) small onion, chopped, sauteed in 1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces (55 g) bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • 1.Place milk, one potato, cheese, onion, dill weed, rosemary and salt into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  • 2.Select Variable 1.
  • 3.Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
  • 4.Blend for 4-5 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
  • 5.Reduce speed to Variable 3.
  • 6.Remove the lid plug. Drop in remaining potato and bacon. Blend for an additional 10 seconds, until chopped.

CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP WITH BACON



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Cheese, bacon and made in under 45 minutes - our cheddar-potato soup with bacon recipe has all the ingredients to satisfy your winter comfort meal needs.

Categories     Gourmet     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Potato     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cheddar     Bacon     White Wine     Winter     Simmer     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bacon slices
1 large onion
1 pound boiling potatoes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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.

CHEDDAR CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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Here's a recipe I created as an alternative to plain potato soup. Hearty and comforting, it disappears quickly when I serve it to my family on chilly evenings. Team it with bread and a salad, and you have a complete meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
5 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups water
3 cups 2% milk, divided
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in 2 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP



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This soup is my own recipe and is easy to make. It's thick and creamy texture is very filling and combined with a crusty french bread becomes a meal unto itself. Reheats on the stove or in the microwave very well so don't be afraid to make this several days ahead of time.

Provided by poorboy7325

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
8 tablespoons butter
5 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pint whipping cream
2 cups water
3 ounces bacon bits (Hormel or Oscar Meyers)
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried parsley
seasoned croutons, for garnish

Steps:

  • Chop onions and celery, if using a food processor don't chop these too fine.
  • In a large saucepan, sauté onion and celery in 4 ounces of butter until tender.
  • Add potatoes and broth, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes till potatoes are tender.
  • In a small skillet, melt remaining 4 ounces of butter, add flour to make roux, cook roux over low heat until yellow blond in color and set aside.
  • To cooked potato and broth mixture, add water, cream and roux stirring continuously until mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the cheese, bacon bits, parsley, pepper and paprika.
  • Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted, stir continuously and remove from heat when cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with croutons, if desired.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO SOUP



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This classic potato soup is hearty, delicious and easy to make!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 2/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
Chopped green onion, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potatoes (dry) just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed; whip with fork. Set aside.
  • In 6-quart heavy stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer bacon to paper towels, leaving drippings in stockpot. Add onion and pepper to stockpot. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and lightly browned. Add potatoes and broth to stockpot. Beat with whisk until ingredients are well combined. Continue to cook until heated through.
  • Transfer soup to bowls. Top with bacon, cheese and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2060 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEDDAR AND BACON POTATO SOUP



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

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 lb bacon, cooked crisp
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups pepper gravy mix
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In large pan combine potatoes, onion, celery, bouillon, and enough water to cover; boil until tender. Add the butter.
  • Add pepper gravy to the milk and stir well. Add to the soup mixture. When it thickens up, add the crumbled bacon and cheese. Stir the soup until the cheese melts. Serve.

POTATO AND CHEDDAR SOUP



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This is a smooth creamy soup. Great for those cold winter days.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
2 cups peeled and cubed red potatoes
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups milk
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup diced ham

Steps:

  • Using a medium sized stock pot bring water to a boil, add potatoes and cook until tender. Drain reserving 1 cup liquid.
  • Stir in butter, onion and flour. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually stir in potatoes, reserved liquid, milk, sugar, cheese, and ham. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and crispy bacon will make all the difference in the final soup.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're using a small pot, cook the potatoes and bacon in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to achieve the desired flavor.
  • Garnish before serving: A sprinkle of fresh herbs, grated cheese, or crispy bacon bits will add a touch of elegance and extra flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

This cheddar potato soup with bacon is a hearty, comforting, and flavorful dish that's perfect for a chilly day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're serving it as a main course or as a side dish, this soup is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients and get cooking – your taste buds will thank you!

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