Description
Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This creamy, rich soup is loaded with tender potatoes, savory bacon bits, and fresh chives, delivering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and served warm, it’s sure to bring smiles and warmth to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in butter or olive oil over medium heat until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in potato cubes and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil before reducing the heat to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a traditional blender until smooth. For added texture, leave some chunks.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg