How To Make Bacon and Potato Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 4 cups of peeled and diced potatoes
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
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Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken broth and diced potatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Using a potato masher or immersion blender, partially mash the potatoes until desired consistency is reached.
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Stir in the heavy cream and cooked bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until warmed through.
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Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 71mg
- Sodium : 976mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 11g
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