Leftover soup makes a great base for loaded baked potatoes – just top baked russets with scoops of the soup and your favorite toppings. You can also use it in lieu of plain mashed potatoes with a roast chicken or meatloaf dinner. And it transforms into a yummy potato soup dip when served warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Okay, let’s get cooking! Here’s the simple step-by-step for how to make this creamy, dreamy potato bacon soup:
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 mins
Ingredients:
3 lbs russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and diced (about 5 medium potatoes)
1 lb bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup half and half or heavy cream
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Extra garnishes: shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, green onions, fresh chives
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