Creamy Potato & Bacon Soup Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain and cool. Leave the rendered fat in the pot.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add Potatoes and Broth

   Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Blend the Soup

   Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender. Be careful when blending hot liquids.

5. 5

   Add Cream and Seasoning

   Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

6. 6

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls, crumble the cooked bacon on top, and garnish with chopped chives. Serve hot.