Description
Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup captures the essence of comfort food with its creamy texture and rich flavors. This delightful dish, featuring russet potatoes, smoky bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, is perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare, this recipe invites everyone to enjoy a warm hug in a bowl. Let’s recreate this beloved soup at home and savor every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
- In the same pot with the bacon drippings, sauté onions until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg