🥔🥓 Creamy Potato and Bacon Soup 🥔🥓

This heartwarming soup is perfect for wrapping up a long day, offering comfort in every spoonful, ideal for family dinners or a cozy meal prep!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter option)
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped green onions or chives, for garnish
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Cook the Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel to drain. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pot.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, and dried thyme (if using) to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer half of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot. (For a chunkier texture, blend only a portion.)
5. Stir in Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup heat through for another 5 minutes.
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crispy bacon, chopped green onions or chives, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Proteins: 10g
- Fats: 18g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use coconut oil for sautéing the onions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4

Enjoy this creamy, savory treat that brings comfort and taste to your table with minimal fuss and maximum flavor! 🥣💛