Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon on a chilly day. Packed with tender potatoes, smoky bacon, and a rich, velvety broth, this comforting soup is made with everyday ingredients and is perfect for cozy dinners or family meals.

🥔 Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Thick-cut bacon	6 slices	Chopped
Yellow onion	1 medium	Diced
Celery	2 stalks	Diced
Carrots	2 medium	Peeled and diced
Garlic	3 cloves	Minced
Butter	3 tbsp
All-purpose flour	3 tbsp
Chicken broth	4 cups
Yukon Gold potatoes	2 lbs	Peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Whole milk	1½ cups
Dried thyme	¼ tsp
Salt and black pepper	To taste
Garnishes	Shredded cheddar, bacon crumbles, chopped chives	Optional

Method

Cook the Bacon

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and cook the chopped bacon until crisp, about 5–6 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Sauté the Vegetables

Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to the bacon drippings. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables become tender.

Prepare the Roux

Add the butter to the pot and let it melt. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a smooth roux.

Add the Broth

Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Cook the Potatoes

Stir in the diced potatoes, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Finish the Soup

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the whole milk. Avoid bringing the soup back to a boil after adding the milk to keep it smooth and creamy.

Serve

Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, the reserved crispy bacon, and chopped chives, if desired.

✨ Rich, creamy, and loaded with comforting flavors, this potato soup is the perfect meal to enjoy on cool evenings.