Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon

Creamy potato soup simmered with onion and broth, enriched with milk and cheddar, then topped with crisp bacon for an easy stovetop meal.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 2 lb potatoes
• 6 strips bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
2. Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil. (about 7 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork, 15 to 18 minutes. (about 18 min) — Gentle simmer
4. Mash about half the potatoes directly in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture. (about 2 min)
5. Stir in the milk and cheddar over low heat until the cheese melts and the soup is hot, about 3 minutes. Do not boil. (about 3 min) — Low heat
6. Crumble the bacon over the bowls and serve the soup hot. (about 1 min)