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Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
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There's nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup during the colder months, and this classic Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup recipe is just as simple as it is delicious! In just a few quick steps, you'll have a cheesy bacon potato soup that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy. Serve it up for lunch or dinner whenever you need a cozy pick-me-up!
Updated Dec 5, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz)
  • Chopped green onion, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and potatoes (dry) just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed; whip with fork. Set aside.
  • 2
    In 6-quart heavy stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Use slotted spoon to transfer bacon to paper towels, leaving drippings in stockpot. Add onion and pepper to stockpot. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and lightly browned. Add potatoes and broth to stockpot. Beat with whisk until ingredients are well combined. Continue to cook until heated through.
  • 3
    Transfer soup to bowls. Top with bacon, cheese and green onion.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Add some diced cooked ham to this Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup to make it even more hearty and flavorful.
  • tip 2
    For a more decadent bacon cheddar soup, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
  • tip 3
    Cooking the onion in bacon fat adds lots of flavor, but if preferred, you can instead cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of butter. If you make this substitution, you will need a total of 6 tablespoons of butter for this recipe.

Nutrition

410 Calories, 24g Total Fat, 17g Protein, 33g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
410
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
24g
36%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
65mg
22%
Sodium
2060mg
86%
Potassium
670mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
3g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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