Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Wisconsin with this hearty Bacon and Potato Cheese Soup. This creamy dish combines savory bacon, tender potatoes, and rich cheddar cheese, making it the perfect meal for family dinners or chilly nights. Simple to prepare and satisfying to eat, this soup is a delightful way to warm your home any time of year. Enjoy it as a main course or pair it with crusty bread for a cozy experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sliced baby carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- â…“ cup chopped onion
- â…“ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 diced potatoes (peeled)
- 4½ cups chicken broth (divided)
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 10 strips cooked bacon (diced)
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, red bell pepper, and mushrooms; sauté until tender.
- In another pot, cook diced potatoes in 1½ cups chicken broth until tender; drain well.
- Combine cooked potatoes with sautéed vegetables, stirring in some flour to coat.
- Add remaining chicken broth and half-and-half; cook over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Stir in bacon bits, dry mustard, hot sauce, garlic salt, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually mix in cheddar cheese until melted without boiling.
- Serve hot, topped with extra bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg