Yesss 😋 Creamy Potato Bacon Soup is pure comfort—rich, cozy, and perfect any time. Here’s a simple, thick, and super flavorful version that’s easy to make at home.
🥔🥓 Creamy Potato Bacon Soup
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 tbsp butter (optional, if needed)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups potatoes, peeled & diced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 cup milk or half-and-half
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Chopped green onions or chives
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Extra bacon bits
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Sour cream
Instructions
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Cook the bacon
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In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy.
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Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tbsp bacon fat in the pot.
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Sauté aromatics
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Add onion to the pot and cook until soft (3–4 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add potatoes
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Stir in diced potatoes and cook 2 minutes.
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Sprinkle flour over potatoes and stir to coat.
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Simmer
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Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly.
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Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to simmer.
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Cook 12–15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Make it creamy
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Stir in milk and heavy cream.
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Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Finish
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Add most of the cooked bacon back into the soup.
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Stir and adjust seasoning.
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Serve
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Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, bacon, and green onions.
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Tips for Extra Creaminess
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Mash some potatoes in the pot or blend ½ the soup.
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Use half-and-half instead of milk for richer texture.
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Add a small handful of cream cheese for extra thickness.
Variations
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🧀 Cheesy potato bacon soup
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🌽 Add corn for sweetness
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🥦 Add broccoli for a twist
If you want, I can give you:
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Slow cooker version
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Extra-thick restaurant-style soup
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Healthier lighter version