Easy Irish Potato Soup: A Cozy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Delight
Warm up with this delicious and comforting easy Irish potato soup, featuring turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional turkey bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Easy Irish Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Potato Soup, Turkey Bacon Soup