Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup Recipe + VIDEO
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Posted: 10/30/18
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This Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup Recipe makes a huge pot so you can enjoy it with friends and family during the winter months. It’s a great recipe to take to a potluck. Throw it in a crockpot to keep it warm. It’s full of potatoes, bacon and cheese. You are going to LOVE this potato soup recipe this winter!
Potato Soup
I made this potato soup for the first time a few years ago and brought it to the in-laws Christmas. As in, the first Christmas I ever went to so there was a lot of pressure on this soup! Luckily it passed the test and I had people asking for the recipe.
Like my Beer Cheese Soup, it’s perfect for enjoying on cold winter nights when I’m lounging in front of the TV enjoying some movies!
Dear Hallmark Channel you have sucked me in again. One would think after all the Christmas movies I was sucked into a few months ago I would take a hiatus for approximately eleven months and return just in time for the Christmas movie marathon once again. At least my husband was hoping this. That was until I found out they have a Valentine’s Day Countdown with movies. Hellllooooo sappy love stories again!
Grocery list for Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe
- yukon gold potatoes
- yellow onion
- carrots
- chicken bouillon cubes
- butter
- flour
- Cheese Whiz
- Bacon Bits
That’s right. I was totally sucked in again and I’m currently enjoying one as I write this. Ya, I multi-task a lot. Like as in all the time. How do you think I get it all done? I’m packing that DVR full of sappy love stories to enjoy over the next few weeks. I’m in heaven. My husband is frequently running off to the shed to avoid them. His loss!
Potato Soup Recipe
I know one way to get him back in the house and spending time with me though! Making this delicious Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup! I made this for the first time a few years ago and brought it to the in-laws Christmas. As in, the first Christmas I ever went to so there was a lot of pressure on this soup! Luckily it passed the test and I had people asking for the recipe.
What are the best potatoes to use?
The potatoes I recommend for potato soup with bacon is a yukon gold potato, but really it’s a matter of choice. Different potatoes provide different types of texture and creaminess in soup.
- Russet potatoes will add starchiness and will help thicken it.
- Red potatoes have very low starch, so they really won’t change the texture of your soup or stew.
- Yukon gold potatoes are considered a great all-purpose potato. They will add a creamy texture and (often times!) if scrubbed well you might even get away with not peeling them. A big plus in my book!
I’m all about warming up with a big bowl of cheesy bacon potato soup in the winter and to add to my joy Miss K has decided that she also loves soup and screams in happiness every time we are having it for dinner. Go make a big pot, by the way, this makes a ton!
How to a make Potato Soup with Bacon
- Peel and chop the vegetables.
- Place potatoes, carrots and onion pot filled with water. Bring to a boil and cook until crisp-tender, drain well
- Next, in a large pot melt the butter. When melted, add the flour. Whisk until it is creamy and smooth.
- Add 12 cups hot water to butter mixture and whisk to combine. Add the bullion cubes. Stir until it thickens and bullion has dissolved
- When the soup has thickened add the jar of cheese whiz and stir well
- Now add your cooked veggies and bacon pieces after the cheese has melted. Enjoy this super cheesy bacon potato soup!
More delicious potato-ee types soups everyone loves? Here are a few you should be sure to try!
- Cheeseburger Soup
- Crock Pot Cream Cheese Ham and Potato Soup
- Light Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Recipe
- Crock Pot Potato Soup
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Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe
This Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup makes a huge pot so you can enjoy it with friends and family during the winter months. It makes a great recipe to take to a potluck. Throw it in a crockpot to keep it warm. It's full of potatoes, bacon and cheese. You are going to LOVE this potato soup recipe this winter!
servings
Ingredients
- 8 c. yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed into 1'' pieces
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 2 c. carrots peeled and diced
- 12 C water HOT
- 12 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 1/2 c. butter
- 1 1/2 C flour
- 15 oz jar Cheese Whiz
- 3 oz Real Bacon Bits by Oscar Mayer
Instructions
- Peel and chop the vegetables. Place potatoes, carrots and onion in a LARGE pot filled with water. Bring to a boil and cook until crisp tender, about 8 minutes. When they are done pour them into a strainer and drain water.
- In your large pot melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add your flour. Whisk until it is a silky smooth mixture.
- Add your 12 cups hot water to butter mixture and whisk to combine. Then add the bullion cubes. Stir the mixture until it starts to thicken up and bullion cubes have dissolved about 5-10 minutes.
- When the soup has thickened add the jar of cheese whiz. Stir to incorporate. Add your cooked veggies and bacon pieces after the cheese has melted.
Video
Nutrition Information
Calories: 522kcal (26%), Carbohydrates: 40g (13%), Protein: 13g (26%), Fat: 34g (52%), Saturated Fat: 20g (125%), Cholesterol: 97mg (32%), Sodium: 1924mg (84%), Potassium: 947mg (27%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 7555IU (151%), Vitamin C: 21.1mg (26%), Calcium: 215mg (22%), Iron: 6.2mg (34%)
Kath says
Just made today. Was going to cut recipe in half but instead will share full recipe with my son and his family when I go to babysit. It is Delicious ! Love it. Thank you for posting.
Julie Evink says
Great idea. I’m sure they will appreciate it! Thanks for rating and commenting on the recipe!
Pam says
I would tell the lady on an aversion to cheese whiz to try velvetta cheese. I have that for cheese potato soup and cheese potatoes. I am going to try your cheese potatoes this year.
Sherri Markley says
Sounds so good can’t wait to try making this.
Maybe a bit smaller.
Julie says
I hope you enjoy it!
Elizabeth Meinholdt says
What would be an alternate to using the Cheese Whiz? I am not a fan of the taste of it.
Julie Evink says
I have never made it with anything but Cheez Whiz so I might just try a different recipe!
Robert says
Maybe steam them so you don’t throw away the goodness in the water method
Jennifer Banz says
This looks so nice and creamy. Full of everything that will make you warm and cozy!
Julie Evink says
It does!
Taryn says
This is such a great fall soup! Thanks for the recipe!
Julie Evink says
So delicious!