Million-Dollar Soup

Ah, Million-Dollar Soup—the creamy, indulgent, restaurant-style soup that tastes like it should cost a fortune 💰🥣. It’s rich, savory, and typically made with potatoes, bacon, cheese, and cream.

Here’s a simple, classic version:

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Million-Dollar Soup 🥔🥓🧀

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, chopped

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

• 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Optional: chives or green onions for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the bacon
   In a large pot, fry bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave a little bacon fat in the pot for flavor.

2. Sauté aromatics
   Add onion and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened, 3–5 minutes.

3. Add potatoes & broth
   Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

4. Blend (optional for creamy texture)
   Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup partially or fully, depending on your preferred texture.

5. Add cream & cheese
   Stir in half-and-half and shredded cheddar. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

6. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon bits and chopped chives or green onions.

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Pro Tips ✨

• Extra richness: Add 2 oz cream cheese while stirring in the cheddar for a velvety texture

• Make ahead: Soup can be made a day early—just reheat gently and stir in extra cream before serving

• Variations: Swap cheddar for Gruyère or smoked cheese for a deeper flavor

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Million-Dollar Soup is basically loaded baked potato soup in a bowl—creamy, cheesy, and irresistible.

I can also give you a lighter, healthier version that keeps all the “million-dollar” flavor without all the cream. Do you want me to do that?