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Cheesy Potato Soup Delight Recipe


Ingredients

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  • 6 large potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
  • 68 turkey bacon slices, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk (2%)

Instructions

  1. Cook turkey bacon in large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and browned. Remove and set aside, leaving small amount of rendered fat for flavor.
  2. Add butter and chopped onion to same pot. Cook over medium heat until onions become tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle flour, seasonings, and garlic over onions. Stir well to form smooth roux that will thicken the soup.
  4. Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream to pot. Bring to boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to simmer. Remove few cups of soup mixture to blender and puree until smooth, or use immersion blender 3-4 times to partially blend while keeping some potato chunks.
  6. Let soup return to serving temperature. Serve hot with chopped turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, and sour cream as desired toppings.

Notes

  • Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for naturally creamy texture, or Russet potatoes for more starch and thickening power
  • Don’t over-blend the soup – you want some potato chunks remaining for the best texture contrast
  • Add cheese gradually while stirring to prevent clumping and ensure smooth melting throughout the soup
  • Taste and adjust seasoning after blending, as the flavors may need rebalancing once ingredients are combined
  • If soup becomes too thick, thin with additional warm broth or milk rather than cold liquid to maintain temperature

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg