Description
Outback Steakhouse-Inspired Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a creamy and savory experience that warms the heart. This dish features tender russet potatoes combined with crispy bacon and garnished with fresh green onions, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Quick to prepare and utterly satisfying, you’ll find this recipe a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices crispy bacon, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for topping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool on paper towels, saving the grease in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the pot with the bacon grease and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and crumbled bacon; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg