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Creamy Bacon and Potato Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Soup
Creamy Bacon and Potato Soup
Ingredients
  • 6 thick slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups cubed potatoes
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1
Cook the bacon in a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a perfectly golden brown and crunchy texture, approximately 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate for easy disposal. Discard any remaining grease and thoroughly clean the pan with a paper towel.
2
Next, heat some olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat. Sauté sliced onions, chopped carrots, and diced celery in hot oil until the onions are tender but not caramelized, around 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add some broth, diced potatoes, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender to your liking, roughly 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Stir in some melted cheese until it reaches the desired consistency; avoid boiling the mixture. Chop the cooked bacon and add it to the soup. Finally, season with a pinch of salt and serve the hot soup immediately.