Best 8 Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Recipes

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**Indulge in Creamy Potato Bacon Soup: A Symphony of Comforting Flavors**

As the weather turns crisp and cool, warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy Potato Bacon Soup. This classic soup is a delightful blend of creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, aromatic vegetables, and a hint of herbs. With its velvety texture and satisfying flavors, this soup is sure to be a family favorite. Our recipe includes variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option and a slow cooker method for effortless preparation. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch, this Creamy Potato Bacon Soup is the perfect choice. Grab your apron and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor this delectable dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY POTATO SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM, BACON AND CHIVES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Creamy Potato Soup with Sour Cream, Bacon and Chives Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by jads8627

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 strips bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds unpeeled russet or baking potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup chives, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, break into small pieces and set aside. Drain from the pot all but 2 tablespoons fat. Add onion and increase heat to medium. Cook until golden, about 12 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute. Add potatoes and broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. With an immersion blender, purée soup until chunky-smooth (or purée in batches in a food processor fitted with knife blade). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot, in bowls, topped with bacon bits, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and chives.

THICK AND CREAMY BACON POTATO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Dinner     Simmer

Yield bowls

Number Of Ingredients 9

•1/2 lb (1/2 package) thick cut pepper bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
•2 - 3 tbsp. Bacon drippings
•1 large onion, chopped
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•5 lbs. russet or red potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
•32 oz. chicken stock (approximate)
•1/2 pint heavy cream
•1/8 lb (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
•Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon using preferred method until crisp. (I bake thick cut bacon on a cooling rack over a sheet pan so that it remains flat). Allow to cool and chop or crumble into small pieces. Reserve several tablespoons of drippings. (add more bacon drippings if onions look dry. This will depend on the size of your pot and particular onion.) Place a large soup pot or heavy casserole over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp. bacon drippings and cook onions, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes, stirring often. Add potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally for a few minutes. When everything is sizzling nicely, add enough stock to just cover potatoes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender. Mash potatoes roughly with a potato masher. Scoop out about half of the remaining mixture and puree in a blender (in batches!) or food processor. (Or if you've got an immersion blender, go for it with that.) Make sure to leave a good bit of the potatoes chunky, for texture. Add butter and heavy cream. Stir to combine well. Taste for seasoning and add more stock if soup is too thick for your liking. When the consistency is right for you, stir in bacon and bring to just a bare simmer, stirring often. Serve hot. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and some chives or green onions. Share and Enjoy!

CREAMY POTATO BACON SOUP



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After playing around with several recipes, I arrived at this. It leaves a bit of room for flexibility, while being satisfying, hot and hearty on a cold winter day. THIS is comfort food!

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 - 4 medium red potatoes
1/2 stick butter
1/4 c diced onion
1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
s & p, to taste
2 c chicken stock, light
1 c 2% milk
2 Tbsp shredded carrot, for color, and garnish
1 can(s) cream of ..... soup
1 c shredded cheddar cheese
3 oz cream cheese, cubed
1/4 c real bacon bits (packaged, or you can make your own)
diced scallions, green tops included
finely shredded carrot, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and cut potatoes into approx. 1/2" cubes. Place in a medium sized pot, with just enough water to cover, and let them simmer while preparing the soup base.
  • 2. In a heavy, large pot, melt the butter and saute' the onion for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until bubbly and golden. Don't let the butter burn!
  • 3. Sprinkle the flour all over the sizzling onions, and stir well. This will be your roux; cook for about 2 minutes on med-low, stirring constantly, until the flour is golden brown. Don't let it burn or stick!
  • 4. When the roux is ready, season with garlic powder and s&p. Pour in the chicken stock, stirring constantly with a small whisk to get rid of lumps. Stir well, and allow to cook for a minute or two, to 'thicken' a bit. Add the milk to the soup base and blend well.
  • 5. Add the shredded carrot and blend. Add the can of "cream of ...." soup - I use either cream of chicken, cream of celery, or cream of mushroom...whatever I have in my pantry!
  • 6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, cubed cream cheese, and bacon bits. Drain the potatoes well, and add them to the soup base.
  • 7. Cook for another 15 - 20 minutes, until potatoes are completely done, and all the cheddar cheese and cream cheese cubes have melted.
  • 8. Using a hand potato masher, make a few stabs into the pot to break up some of the potatoes -- don't mash all of them, as you want chunky potatoes in the soup. The 'mashed' ones will thicken the soup nicely.
  • 9. Serve, and garnish with a tiny pinch of shredded carrot, a pinch of bacon bits, and the diced scallions, including some of the green tops, for color.

CREAMY POTATO & BACON SOUP (WHOLE30)



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Got this recipe from http://www.destinationnursery.com/2014/09/18/creamy-potato-bacon-soup-you-would-not-even-know-its-whole-30-approved/

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
3 lbs potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and quartered (I like to use red potatoes, but white potatoes are good too)
1 tablespoon arrowroot
32 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional, but helps give it a cheesy flavor)
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan and then remove the bacon to paper towels and leave the grease. I have also cooked the bacon in the microwave in a microwave safe plate lined with paper towels then squeezed the grease out of the paper towels into the pot I cook the soup inches Works fine that way too.
  • 2. Saute the onions in the bacon grease for 4 minutes or until they are tender.
  • 3. Sprinkle with arrowroot starch then cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  • 4. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring.
  • 5. Add the potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • 6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
  • 7. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. If you like chunks of potato, don't mash much. If you like it less chunky, mash a lot. If you like it creamier, you can use an immersion blender.
  • 8. Add nutritional yeast and stir.
  • 9. Add coconut milk and stir.
  • 10. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and crumbled bacon.
  • 11. Additional toppings could include green onions, fresh basil, fresh pico de gallo (shredded cheese or sour cream if you're not on Whole30 and tolerate dairy).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 324, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1, Protein 6.3

COMFY CREAMY CHICKEN POTATO BACON SOUP



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This is a soup that has comfort food written all over it! My husband loves it so I can say that it is good enough to share. Made during a cool, fall or winter evening is ideal. I do hope that you enjoy.

Provided by CAREBEARCOOKING

Categories     Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, diced
10 small red potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 cup flour
7 cups chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb chicken breast, cooked and chopped
4 slices bacon, cooked and broken up
black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Saute onion, carrots, celery, potatoes and garlic in butter for about 10 minute.
  • Add flour, stir and cook for about a minute.
  • Add chicken stock and tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add milk and heavy whipping cream.
  • Cook for 15-20 minute Stir in cheese until it melts, add bacon. Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY CHEESY POTATO BACON SOUP



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The amounts I am giving you is what I do for our family of five change the amounts based on the # of people and your preferences

Provided by Susie Hill

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 medium potatoes, cut in un-uniform cubes
2 medium celery stalks, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, cubed
3 large cloves garlic, cut in chunks
1/2 pkg bacon cut into chunks (keep partially frozed so you can slice into smaller pieces)
3/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 c shredded 6 cheese italian cheese blend
chicken broth
milk
salt & pepper to taste
roue if needed(flour & water in a ratio of approx 2/3 flour to 1/3 water)

Steps:

  • 1. **fry the bacon, drain on paper towel when crispy **pour out all bacon grease into a cup, except enough to cover the bottom of your pan(keep extra in case you need to add while sauteing veggies) **saute onions, celery, carrots & garlic in the bacon grease approx 5 minutes **add potatoes and saute with the veggies approx 5 minutes more **pour enough chicken broth in until it almost covers the potatoes **pour enough milk to cover potatoes by approx 1/2 inch **bring to a boil and cook for approx 7-10 minutes(you want the biggest chunks of potato fork tender) **if the smaller potatoes have not broke down enough to thicken soup to your liking, add a roue a little bit at a time to help thicken **when the soup is ALMOST as thick as you want it add both of the cheeses **let it cook through about 5 minutes--this is when you will know if it is too thick or just right--if it is too thick just add milk a little at a time to thin a bit **add bacon at the last minute so it stays crunchy **through out cooking this i add salt and pepper to taste

CREAMY CHEESY BACON POTATO SOUP



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Ive made this family Favorite for years! No complaints here. It so easy too! Don't even need to add any cream or thickening agent OR Potato Flakes. Just Real potatoes~ I cook all my recipes from Scratch. Just like my mom!

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 medium potatoes, russets-cleaned and cubed
13 slice bacon, cooked-then crumbled
1 small yellow onion -diced
1 medium carrots,shredded
2 medium green onions-diced
2 c shreded cheese mexican blend or other shreded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a 6 quart Dutch oven or Stock Pot, Scrub & cube potatoes. Add them to the pot. Cover potatoes with cold water. Heat on Medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook potatoes until tender.Do Not Drain.
  • 2. Using a Potato Masher, mash potatoes. Once potatoes are somewhat small,use an Emersion Hand-Blender to puree potatoes. It should become thick. Add salt to taste.Turn stove to low.
  • 3. In a skillet, fry bacon. Reserve back 2 Tablespoons Bacon dripings.( I use a metal can to put my bacon dripings in and cover with foil,then put in fridge to use at a later time to flavor green beans or use instead of butter; say in making pancakes etc.)Turn soup to low-medium heat now.
  • 4. With remaining drippings,add diced onions to skillet until sauted,then spoon out into soup. Add 2 cups cheese and shredded carrot to soup now. Stir with ladel. Top individual bowls of soup with crumbled bacon & chopped green onions.

CREAMY POTATO & BACON SOUP



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I found a recipe for potato soup that I loved - then I lost it :( I searched online for it but never found it. I did find one with similar ingredients, so I used it and tweaked it a bit. I have to give credit to the original recipe which was on Allrecipes(dot)com. It was my inspiration.

Provided by nerak

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs bacon, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
6 cups of diced potatoes
32 ounces chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2-2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus some for garnish
4 green onions, sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp in large pot. Remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard most of the bacon grease. Leave about a tablespoon of grease in the pot.
  • Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add carrot and celery to the pot on medium heat. Add a bit of salt and pepper. Saute until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and cayenne pepper; add a bit of salt and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Scoop out about 1/3 of the veggies and place in a mixing bowl. Using a hand-held blender, blend the veggies until the consistency of creamed potatoes. Add back to the soup and stir in half & half until the soup is the consistency you prefer. Add about half of the bacon. Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve with bacon, cheese, and green onions as garnish.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bacon for the best flavor. Look for bacon that is thick-cut and smoked.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy, but not burnt. This will add a lot of flavor to the soup.
  • Use a variety of potatoes for a more interesting flavor and texture. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes all work well.
  • Peel the potatoes before cooking them. This will help them to cook more evenly.
  • Cut the potatoes into small pieces so that they cook quickly.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth for the best flavor. You can also use vegetable broth if you prefer.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the soup for extra flavor. Thyme, rosemary, and sage all work well.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This creamy potato bacon soup is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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