Very Easy Potato Bacon Soup

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This potato bacon soup recipe is easy and quick to make and won't disappoint! For a thicker broth, add potato flakes. For a creamier broth, add more butter.

Submitted by Michelle Anne
Updated on March 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ¾ cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ¾ cups milk

  • 3 tablespoons real bacon bits

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, dill weed, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is almost all evaporated, at least 30 minutes.

  2. Stir milk and bacon bits into potato mixture; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir parsley into soup.

    close up view of Potato Bacon Soup garnished with cheddar and bacon in a white bowl
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

393 Calories
18g Fat
43g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 393
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1102mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 307mg 24%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 1104mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.