Description
This comforting potato soup is filled with creamy potatoes, topped with cheese, green onions, and crispy bacon alternatives, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 strips bacon alternatives, cooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper for a kick
Instructions
- Begin by heating a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, ensuring the garlic becomes aromatic without burning.
- Add the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are soft, mash them slightly for a chunkier texture or blend for a creamy finish using an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Return to low heat and stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half, letting it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, sour cream, and half of the crumbled bacon alternatives. Stir until cheese melts completely.
- Finally, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, topped with remaining bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh green onions.
Notes
You can make this soup ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze without cream and cheese for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 34mg