This hearty and creamy Turkey Bacon Potato Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. The crispy turkey bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor, while the tender potatoes provide a satisfying and filling base. It’s an easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love!
Key Ingredients Breakdown
Turkey Bacon
Potatoes
Broth
Milk and Heavy Cream
Spices (Thyme and Paprika)
Step 1: Cooking the Turkey Bacon
Step 2: Sautéing the Aromatics
Step 3: Cooking the Potatoes
Step 4: Blending the Soup
Step 5: Adding Cream and Milk
Step 6: Stirring in Turkey Bacon
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For the soup:
6 slices of turkey bacon
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, if needed for sautéing)
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For garnish (optional):
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sliced green onions
Extra crumbled turkey bacon
1️⃣ Cook the turkey bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside. Leave about 1-2 tbsp of rendered fat in the pot (if there’s little fat, add the olive oil).
2️⃣ Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3️⃣ Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes, thyme, and paprika to the pot. Stir to coat the potatoes with the seasonings. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes, or until they are tender.
4️⃣ Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and then return it to the pot to leave some texture.
5️⃣ Add cream and milk: Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
6️⃣ Add the turkey bacon: Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon (reserving a small amount for garnish, if desired). Mix well, and let it heat through for a minute.
7️⃣ Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and extra crumbled turkey bacon. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For extra richness, you can replace some of the milk with more heavy cream.
If you prefer a chunkier soup, skip the blending step entirely or only partially blend the soup.
