Do you love creamy soups that are full of flavor and made with just a few ingredients? Then this potato soup with cheddar and bacon is just what you need! The velvety texture of the potatoes, combined with the tangy sharpness of cheddar cheese and the savory aroma of bacon, makes this soup the perfect comfort food.
Whether as a filling meal on cold days or as a special treat in between meals – this soup is guaranteed to bring everyone to the table!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking/baking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- 350 g floury potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 50 g bacon, diced
- some butter
- 250 ml vegetable stock
- 250 ml milk
- 60 g Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- salt and pepper
- 1 pinch of sugar
- some freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ box of cress
preparation
1. Preparation:
Peel the potatoes, onion, and garlic clove and cut everything into small cubes. This ensures even cooking time and makes puréeing easier later.
2. Fry the bacon:
Fry the diced bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Then remove it from the pan and place it on a paper towel to drain off any excess fat.
3. Prepare the soup:
Add a little butter to the bacon fat in the pot and sauté the diced potatoes and onions. Add the garlic and sauté briefly. Deglaze everything with the vegetable stock and milk. Bring the soup to a boil and cook the potatoes over low heat for about 20 minutes, until they are tender.
4. Puree and refine:
Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Add half of the grated Cheddar cheese and stir to melt it into the hot soup. Stir in the sour cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar, and some freshly grated nutmeg.
5. Serve:
Divide the hot potato soup between two plates and garnish with the crispy bacon cubes, the remaining cheddar cheese, and fresh cress.
Tips & Variations
- Extra creamy: For an extra creamy consistency, add an additional 100 ml of cream.
- Vegetarian version: Replace the bacon with roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a hearty bite.
- For more spice: Try adding some smoked paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the soup to give it a special kick.
Serving suggestion
Present the potato soup in Springlane's elegant Misty Cliff soup bowls to beautifully showcase the soup's vibrant color and golden bacon bits. Sprinkle some freshly chopped cress on top just before serving for a fresh color contrast and an additional flavor. The rustic look of the bowls emphasizes the soup's hearty character and makes the dish a real eye-catcher on the dining table!
Conclusion
With this potato soup, you can conjure up a creamy yet hearty dish in no time, captivating with the combination of spicy cheddar and crispy bacon. Hand blender Sam ensures that the soup has a perfectly smooth consistency and the cheese blends beautifully into the creamy texture.Whether as a quick meal or a cozy dinner – this soup brings warmth and enjoyment to your table.
Try the recipe and let the taste convince you!
