Best 6 Hearty Potato Bacon And Onion Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting warmth of our hearty potato, bacon, and onion soup. This classic dish, perfected over time, is a symphony of flavors that will satisfy your soul. Tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and aromatic onions come together in a rich and flavorful broth, creating a soup that is both hearty and comforting. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to make, with simple ingredients and minimal prep work.

In addition to the classic recipe, we've included several variations to tantalize your taste buds. For a creamy twist, try our Creamy Potato Bacon and Onion Soup, where a touch of heavy cream adds a velvety richness. Those who love a bit of spice will delight in our Spicy Potato Bacon and Onion Soup, featuring a blend of chili powder, cayenne, and paprika that brings a delightful warmth to the dish.

For those with dietary restrictions, our Gluten-Free Potato Bacon and Onion Soup offers a delicious alternative, using gluten-free flour to create a roux that thickens the broth without compromising on flavor. And for a vegetarian take on this classic, our Vegetarian Potato Bacon and Onion Soup replaces bacon with smoky tempeh, delivering a satisfying umami flavor.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat. Our hearty potato, bacon, and onion soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day or a cozy night in. So gather your ingredients, warm up your kitchen, and let's get cooking!

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

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

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

THICK AND CREAMY POTATO BACON SOUP RECIPE



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This rich and creamy potato bacon soup is sure to warm your heart from the inside on even the coldest winter night.

Provided by Jerry

Categories     soup

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound (1/2 package) thick cut pepper bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
2 - 3 Tablespoons Bacon drippings
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 pounds russet or red potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
32 ounces chicken stock (approximate)
1/2 pint heavy cream
1/8 pound (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.
  • 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 more bacon drippings if onion looks dry. This will depend on the size of your pot and particular onion.)
  • 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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 373 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

HEARTY POTATO SOUP



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Having grown up on a dairy farm in Holland, I love our country life here in Idaho's "potato country." My favorite recipe for potato soup originally called for heavy cream and bacon fat, but I've trimmed down the recipe. -Gladys DeBoer, Castleford, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

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

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 carrots, chopped
6 celery ribs, chopped
8 cups water
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid and setting vegetables aside. , In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gently stir in cooked vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of reserved cooking liquid until soup is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

VERY EASY POTATO BACON SOUP



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Very easy and quick to make potato soup that won't disappoint! For a thicker broth, add potato flakes. For a more creamy broth, add more butter.

Provided by Michelle Anne

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

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup finely chopped onion
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¾ cups milk
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, dill weed, salt, and pepper to onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is almost all evaporated, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir milk and bacon bits into potato mixture; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir parsley into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1101.5 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

BACON AND POTATO SOUP



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A delicious winter warmer.

Provided by Kwollak

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

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 thick slices bacon
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrots
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
4 cups cubed potatoes
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. Discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
  • Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. Saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 812.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bacon: Opt for thick-cut bacon that is not too salty. This will provide a nice smoky flavor to the soup.
  • Don't crowd the pan: When cooking the bacon and onions, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of potatoes: This recipe calls for a combination of russet and Yukon Gold potatoes. However, you can use any type of potato that you like. Just make sure to cut them into even-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is an important part of this soup, so make sure to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth. If you are using a low-sodium broth, you may need to add some salt to taste.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chives, or croutons.

Conclusion:

This hearty potato, bacon, and onion soup is a delicious and satisfying meal. It is perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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