POTATO BACON SOUP

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We just adore the creaminess of this potato soup. Filled with potato flavor, creamy and so good. The cream cheese gives the soup a unique flavor and adds to the creaminess. This is warm and hearty. It can stand on its own, but is perfect with a sandwich or salad, too. Any level cook can make this delicious meal.

Provided by Amber Franks

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6-7 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (a little less than 5 lbs)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 can(s) chicken broth (14.5 oz each)
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup (10.75 oz)
1 can(s) cream of celery soup (10.75 oz)
8 oz cream cheese, softened & cubed
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 stick unsalted butter
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 c milk, optional (for thinning, but I never use it. I like thick soup!)
1 pkg real bacon bits or 6 cooked crumbled bacon (use the amount you like...we love bacon around here!)
cheddar cheese, shredded
green onions

Steps:

  • 1. Cook potatoes and onion in chicken broth along with just enough water to cover potatoes and onions.
  • 2. Cook until tender. Once tender, I used a potato masher to mash a few to make the soup kinda thick. (Don't mash ALL the potatoes because you still want chunks of potato in the soup!)
  • 3. Add cubes of cream cheese. Remove from heat until cheese is melted. Return to low/medium heat.
  • 4. Add half the bacon, soups, butter, and spices.
  • 5. Cook for another 10 or so minutes. This is when you can add the optional milk if you want a thinner soup.
  • 6. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and bacon pieces. I also used a little green onion to garnish. ***I added a small handful of shredded cheddar cheese to the soup when adding the bacon, soups, butter & spices... just because we love the cheddar taste! ****

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