Description
Thick, creamy, and loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar—pure cozy comfort in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices Bacon
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Green onions or chives, for garnish
- Sour cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a pot until crispy; remove and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Add butter, onion, and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour in broth and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Lightly mash some potatoes for thickness, leaving chunks.
- Stir in cream, milk, and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot topped with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less cream and milk.
- Garnish with additional toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg