Description
Creamy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and coziness to any chilly evening. This rich and velvety dish features tender potatoes blended to perfection, enhanced with savory bacon bits and fresh chives for a delightful finish. Whether enjoyed on a rainy day or served at family gatherings, this potato soup is sure to steal the show, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Purée the soup using an immersion blender until smooth; be careful of splashes.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg