Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Soup
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Soup
Description
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potato Soup starts by crisping chopped thick-cut bacon and cooking diced onions until translucent. Chunks of Yukon potatoes are added along with chicken stock and simmered until tender. Meanwhile, a roux made from butter and flour is cooked and then combined with heavy cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and ranch dressing mix to create a flavorful creamy base.
Once the potatoes are soft, the soup is blended using an immersion blender to a smooth or slightly chunky consistency depending on preference. The cream sauce and most of the bacon are stirred back in for richness and smoky flavor. Garnishing with sour cream, more bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onions adds texture and complementary flavors.
This soup is an indulgent but balanced comfort food ideal for cooler days or whenever a savory, creamy soup with layered flavors is desired. It can be served as a filling meal or alongside a simple green salad or bread.
Ingredients
- 8 lices Bacon chopped, thick cut
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1/2 cup green onions , sliced
- 2 pounds yukon potatoes , cut into chunks
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 Ranch dressing mix packet
- sour cream , for garnish
- green onions , for garnish
- cheddar cheese , for garnish
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large dutch oven on medium heat and cook until crisp, then remove from the pan and add in the onions cooking until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the pan and cook for 2 minutes then add in the chicken broth and bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan add the butter and flour and whisk together until melted and smooth for 1 minute then slowly add the heavy cream, salt, pepper and ranch dressing mix while whisking until smooth.
- When the potatoes are fork tender, turn off the heat, using an immersion blender blend the soup to your desired consistency then mix in the cream sauce and bacon (reserving some bacon for the topping) and serve topped with sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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