GARLIC BACON POTATO SOUP

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

Provided by kstrating

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 heads garlic
2 slices bacon
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups potatoes, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper, to taste
1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Remove the outer skin from the garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate the cloves.
  • Wrap each bulb separately in foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hours.
  • Remove to a wire rack & let cool for 10 minute.
  • Separate the cloves & squeeze to extract 1/4 C garlic pulp. Discard the skins.
  • Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Add the onion, carrot, & minced garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, broth & bay leaf.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, covered, for 20 min or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf and stir in the rosemary.
  • Puree 2 cups of the soup with the garlic pulp in a food processor or blender and then return to the saucepan.
  • Stir in the half & half.
  • Simmer over low heat until hot.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 620.8, Carbohydrate 50.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.1

Melokuhle Nontshintshi
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This soup is a keeper! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Rihanna Gibson
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This soup is amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


TR Shakti
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Achakpa Richard
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. It's a great comfort food.


Suze Thermidore
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it for dinner during the week.


Owais Jaan
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The bacon and potatoes are a classic pairing, and the garlic and cheese add a nice touch.


Sinesipho Ndlela
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a winter meal.


lihle shongwe
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and bacon.


Duaa kham
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This soup is easy to make and so delicious. I love the smoky flavor from the bacon and the creaminess from the potatoes. It's a perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Kayden Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so rich and flavorful, and the bacon and potatoes are the perfect combination.


kolawole temitope
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and potatoes give it a great texture. I added a little extra garlic and pepper, and it was perfect.