Chive and Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A creamy, comforting soup featuring tender potatoes and fresh chives, topped with smoky bacon bits. This american-inspired soups ready in about 40 minutes pairs large potatoes, onion, chicken broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 4.1 (9 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Dice onion finely. Cook bacon in a pot over medium heat until crisp, then remove and crumble. Reserve 1 tbsp bacon fat.
  2. Step 2: Melt butter with reserved bacon fat in the same pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook covered for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Return to pot, stir in cream, salt, and black pepper, and heat gently for 3 minutes until warm (do not boil). Stir in 2 tbsp chopped chives.
  5. Step 5: Ladle into bowls, top with crispy bacon bits and remaining chives.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Chive and Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Chive and Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Chive and Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Chive and Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Chive and Potato Soup with Crispy Bacon?

American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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