Potato and Bacon Soup with Parmesan and Sour Cream

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🥔🥓 Potato and Bacon Soup with Parmesan and Sour Cream 🥓🥔

“This is the soup that made my whole family go quiet at the table… and that NEVER happens!”

If you’re looking for a cozy, creamy, soul-warming recipe that tastes like it came straight from a farmhouse kitchen, this Potato and Bacon Soup with Parmesan and Sour Cream is the winner you’ve been searching for. It’s rich, it’s comforting, it’s hearty, and it’s the kind of recipe that people beg you to make again.

I made this recently when the weather cooled down, and honestly… the pot barely lasted 20 minutes. The kids kept coming back with their bowls asking for “just a little more,” and even the adults were scraping the bottom. If you want a recipe that makes you feel like you’re wrapped in a warm blanket, this is it.

🔥 Save this NOW before you lose it—trust me, you’ll want this all winter long!

⭐ Why This Soup Is So Loved

Creamy, velvety texture without being too heavy

Crispy bacon in every bite

Parmesan gives it a deep, savory richness

Sour cream adds the perfect tangy finish

Easy, inexpensive ingredients

Feeds the whole family

Ready in under 40 minutes

This soup tastes like a restaurant meal but is made with simple ingredients you probably already have. It’s the perfect comfort food for cold days, busy nights, or when you just need something that feels like a hug.

🛒 Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

3–4 cloves garlic, minced

5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk or cream

1 cup sour cream

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons butter

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: chives, extra cheese, paprika, or more bacon for topping

👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Easy Step-by-Step)

  1. Cook the Bacon
    In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. Leave the bacon fat in the pot—this is where the flavor starts!
  2. Sauté the Onion & Garlic
    Add your diced onion to the pot and cook until soft and golden. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.
  3. Add Potatoes & Broth
    Toss in the potato cubes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
  4. Blend (Optional)
    For a SUPER creamy soup, blend half the pot and return it. You can also keep it chunky—it’s delicious either way.
  5. Make It Creamy
    Stir in butter, milk/cream, sour cream, and Parmesan. Let everything melt together until smooth and silky.
  6. Season & Finish
    Add salt, pepper, and the cooked bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve Hot
    Top with extra bacon, chives, Parmesan, or sour cream. You won’t regret it.

🥣 Storage & Reheating Tips

Store in the fridge up to 3 days

Reheat on the stove with a splash of milk

It tastes EVEN BETTER the next day

This is also a great recipe to double and freeze for busy nights.

❤️ Final Thoughts

If you try this once, it will absolutely become part of your dinner rotation. It’s cozy, flavorful, kid-approved, budget-friendly, and tastes like you spent hours making it.

Don’t forget to save, share, and comment “YUM 😍😋” so you don’t lose this recipe!

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