Becca's Potato Bacon Soup

Health score
17%
Becca's Potato Bacon Soup
45 min.
6
346kcal

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Welcome to Becca's Potato Bacon Soup, a delightful dish that perfectly combines comfort and flavor! This hearty soup is not just a meal; it's a warm hug in a bowl, ideal for chilly days or whenever you crave something satisfying. With its creamy texture and rich taste, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Imagine the aroma of crispy bacon mingling with tender potatoes, fresh carrots, and savory onions, all simmering together in a rich chicken broth. The addition of American cheese brings a delightful creaminess that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Each spoonful is packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or any time you want to indulge in a comforting meal.

Not only is this soup delicious, but it’s also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Plus, with a caloric count of 346 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this hearty dish without the guilt.

So grab your pot and get ready to create a bowl of Becca's Potato Bacon Soup that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Your kitchen is about to be filled with the irresistible scent of comfort food!

Ingredients

  • slices processed cheese food cut into small pieces
  •  carrots shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon celery seed 
  • cups chicken broth as needed
  • slices bacon crumbled cooked to taste
  • tablespoon parsley dried
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • cups milk 
  • cups potatoes cubed peeled
  •  onion yellow chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • pot
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Place cooked bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat; add potatoes, chicken broth, carrots, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, cover stockpot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring frequently and slightly mashing potatoes, until potatoes are fully cooked, at least 20 minutes.
  2. Add extra chicken broth if needed.
  3. Whisk milk and flour together in a bowl or measuring cup until frothy; slowly pour into soup while constantly stirring. Bring soup back to a simmer and cook until soup is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Remove soup from heat and stir in American cheese until completely melted. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories346kcal
Protein16.21%
Fat27.08%
Carbs56.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.93
Glycemic Load
32.35
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.438695824665%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
15.14mg
Luteolin
1.36mg
Isorhamnetin
2.02mg
Kaempferol
1.85mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.79kcal
17.29%
Fat:10.56g
16.25%
Saturated Fat:5.11g
31.92%
Carbohydrates:49.76g
16.59%
Net Carbohydrates:43.99g
16%
Sugar:8.32g
9.25%
Cholesterol:34.81mg
11.6%
Sodium:1009.74mg
43.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.22g
28.44%
Vitamin A:3678.7IU
73.57%
Vitamin C:44.37mg
53.78%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
38.83%
Phosphorus:349.47mg
34.95%
Potassium:1202.71mg
34.36%
Calcium:297.58mg
29.76%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.52%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.83%
Fiber:5.78g
23.1%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
22.02%
Vitamin B3:4.06mg
20.3%
Magnesium:73.4mg
18.35%
Selenium:11.64µg
16.62%
Copper:0.3mg
14.8%
Iron:2.41mg
13.39%
Folate:52.23µg
13.06%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.8%
Zinc:1.79mg
11.95%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.91%
Vitamin K:12.07µg
11.49%
Vitamin D:1.01µg
6.74%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.96%
Source:Allrecipes