Very Easy Potato Bacon Soup

Name: Very Easy Potato Bacon Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; ¾ cup finely chopped onion; 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes; 1 ½ cups water; ½ teaspoon dried dill weed; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 ¾ cups milk; 3 tablespoons real bacon bits; 1 tablespoon dried parsley, or to taste

Rating: 4.63 stars

111 Ratings
97 Reviews
24 Photos

Very easy and quick to make potato soup that won't disappoint! For a thicker broth, add potato flakes. For a more creamy broth, add more butter.

By Michelle Anne

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, dill weed, salt, and pepper to onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is almost all evaporated, at least 30 minutes.

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Step 2

Stir milk and bacon bits into potato mixture; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir parsley into soup.

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Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

392.8 calories; 15.7 g protein; 43.4 g carbohydrates; 55.1 mg cholesterol; 1101.5 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (97)

Most helpful positive review

JulieG

01/06/2014

Very quick and easy. I boiled potatoes in chicken broth, used more dill,salt, pepper and bacon for more flavor. Next time will add carrots and celery. Read More

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(84)

Most helpful critical review

italiangurlie

12/10/2015

This recipe was ok. I did miss the part about adding potato flakes which I would do if I made it again. The potatoes were really mushy as I think the recipe calls for them to cook too long. We added about 1/2 a packet of country gravy into the soup to try to thicken it a little bit and give it a kick. I would try this recipe again with a few adjustments. Thanks! Read More

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111 Ratings

5 star values: 73
4 star values: 36
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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JulieG

01/05/2014

Very quick and easy. I boiled potatoes in chicken broth, used more dill,salt, pepper and bacon for more flavor. Next time will add carrots and celery. Read More

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(84)

YOLIE7

02/06/2014

EASY & DELICIOUS!!! Read More

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(37)

Chelsssbellsss

03/06/2014

I really enjoyed this! Read More

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(25)

Brittany M. Miles

10/13/2014

Very tasty and easy! I have a few picky eaters so I made a couple changes. I doubled it left out the onion and bacon and added chicken bouillon granules to the water for extra flavor. I also threw in some shredded cheddar I had on hand. Then it still wasn't thick enough for me so I sprinkled in some mashed potato flakes to thicken it up. It turned out amazing! My husband raved about it. Definitely on my regular recipe rotation! Read More

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ChefAmy

09/18/2014

My husband and I were craving potato bacon soup so I thought I'd try this one as I had the ingredients on hand. I substituted chopped fried turkey bacon for the bacon bits which was delicious. I also kept the peel on the nugget potatoes which added heartiness. I looked in my cupboard and spotted liquid smoke so added a few dashes (1-2 T.) and a few pinches of chill powder at the end- DELISH! Definitely making this recipe again. The liquid smoke made the soup VERY satisfying. Read More

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miagiraffe

09/17/2014

I used garlic instead of onions did not use dill weed. Threw in a block of chicken stock and some cayenne pepper and a some italian seasonings to give it a bit different flavor. It was amazing!!! Definitely adding to the list of favorites. Read More

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JburgersRN

12/17/2014

I used 1c heavy whipping cream in addition to milk and broth 1/2 c ( in place of water). Read More

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(4)

Rosie

07/21/2014

Great recipe! I added some garlic to the onion and butter and a teaspoon of vegetable soup base. Next time I will make the potatoes smaller and add a small amount of chives. Read More

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Linda L Patterson

01/18/2015

This is the easiest and full of flavor potato soup recipe I have ever come across. You will love it! Read More

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italiangurlie

12/10/2015

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Nutritional Information

Very Easy Potato Bacon Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 392.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 31 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 19 %

sugars:

fat: 28 %

saturated fat: 54 %

cholesterol: 18 %

vitamin a iu: 17 %

niacin equivalents: 33 %

vitamin b6: 39 %

vitamin c: 61 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 31 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 25 %

potassium: 31 %

sodium: 44 %

thiamin: 25 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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JulieG

01/05/2014

Very quick and easy. I boiled potatoes in chicken broth, used more dill,salt, pepper and bacon for more flavor. Next time will add carrots and celery.

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(84)

YOLIE7

02/06/2014

EASY & DELICIOUS!!!

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(37)

Chelsssbellsss

03/06/2014

I really enjoyed this!

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(25)

Brittany M. Miles

10/13/2014

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(10)

ChefAmy

09/18/2014

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(7)

miagiraffe

09/17/2014

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JburgersRN

12/17/2014

I used 1c heavy whipping cream in addition to milk and broth 1/2 c ( in place of water).

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(4)

Rosie

07/21/2014

Great recipe! I added some garlic to the onion and butter and a teaspoon of vegetable soup base. Next time I will make the potatoes smaller and add a small amount of chives.

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(4)

Linda L Patterson