Food and Recipes Dish Soup Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon 4.3 (6) 4 Reviews Warm up with this rich and indulgent soup. Our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon feeds a crowd, freezes well, and it comes together in a single Dutch oven. Melted yellow Cheddar makes a great finishing touch. If you prefer to buy only one type of cheese, then add extra white Cheddar. By Karen Schroeder-Rankin Karen Schroeder-Rankin Karen Rankin is a chef, recipe developer, and food stylist with over 25 years experience cooking, developing recipes, styling food, and entertaining guests at her table and in restaurants. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on February 7, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 55 mins Total Time: 55 mins Yield: 8 serves Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Torie Cox Ingredients 1 bunch scallions 1 (12-oz.) pkg. bacon, roughly chopped 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups) 2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion) 3 tablespoons butter 3 small garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 6 cups chicken broth 8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 ounces yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), for topping Directions Chop scallions, separating green and white parts. Set aside. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in Dutch oven. Add potatoes, onion, butter, garlic, and white scallion pieces to Dutch oven, and cook over medium until onions are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are coated. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth until combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture, leaving some whole pieces of potato. Add white Cheddar and cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm. Ladle soup into bowls. Top servings with bacon, green scallion pieces, and yellow Cheddar. Rate it Print