Irish Potato and Bacon Soup

How to Make Irish Potato and Bacon Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the onion and garlic cloves. Set aside.

2. 2

   Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

3. 3

   In a large pot over medium heat, add the bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the bacon from the pot and place on paper towels to drain. Leave the bacon fat in the pot.

5. 5

   Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot with the bacon fat. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.

6. 6

   Add the chopped potatoes to the pot, followed by the chicken broth, salt, and black pepper.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

8. 8

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender.

9. 9

   Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Heat gently over low for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Chop the cooked bacon and add it back to the soup. Stir in the chives.

11. 11

    Serve hot, garnished with additional chives and bacon if desired.