Old Fashioned Potato & Bacon Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can enhance flavor.

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot.

Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots to the pot; sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and mash some potatoes for a creamier texture, if desired.

Stir in heavy cream and return cooked bacon to the pot; heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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