Loaded Potato Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Twist
A hearty and comforting loaded potato soup recipe with a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until translucent.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mash some of the potatoes for thickness.
- Top with cheese and crispy bacon before serving. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other toppings like sour cream or additional cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Loaded Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon