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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Soup

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Soup
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish combining sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning with tender potatoes. This hearty soup offers a velvety texture and rich flavors, perfect for any season and easy to customize with simple ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 cups peeled and diced starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 4–5 slices of bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasoning and Cheese

  • 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning
  • 1 to 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Chopped chives
  • Extra shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Crispy bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Cook the Bacon: Fry the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp and golden. Remove the bacon strips and set aside on paper towels to drain, keeping the rendered bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the bacon fat and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, building the soup’s base flavor.
  3. Add Potatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
  4. Blend and Season: Mash some of the potatoes in the pot using a potato masher or immersion blender to create creaminess while leaving some chunks. Stir in ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper to brighten the flavor.
  5. Finish with Cheese and Cream: Lower the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and milk or cream until melted and smooth. Avoid boiling after adding cheese to prevent curdling.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon pieces and desired garnishes like chives or extra cheese.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamy texture.
  • Don’t overblend – keep some potato chunks for texture.
  • Add cheese only at low heat to avoid clumping.
  • Rinse diced potatoes before cooking to reduce excess starch.
  • Cook aromatics in bacon grease for smoky depth.

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