Cream Of Bacon Soup Recipes

CREAM OF BACON SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and there are no flour lumps. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, cook the bacon pieces over medium heat stirring occasionally, so they don't burn. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until bacon reaches the desired consistency. Remove the bacon pieces from the pan and place on a paper towel. Drain the grease from the pan.
• Add the broth, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika to saucepan. Bring the broth to a low simmer, then pour in the milk mixture. Continue to stir until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 to 10 minutes, then add the bacon pieces back in. Stir to combine.
• Use immediately, or stove in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for use in casseroles or any dish that needs condensed cream of bacon soup.

CREAM OF BACON SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and olive oil together. Saute the onion and celery, stirring occasionally, until translucent and tender, without browning. Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes of cooking and cook until fragrant. Remove from heat, cover and reserve.
• Cook the chopped bacon in the soup pot over medium heat until browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
• Pour out the bacon grease, reserving 2 tablespoons. Clean the pot, add the reserved bacon grease and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Melt over medium heat and sprinkle with 1/3 cup flour. Whisk until blended to make a roux.
• Slowly add the warmed chicken stock, milk, half and half, salt and white pepper, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Add the reserved onion-celery-garlic mixture and the drained, cooked bacon (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish).
• Cook for 5 more minutes to blend flavors, stirring constantly.
• Serve garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions or parsley.

BACON CORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside. In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add water, potatoes and bouillon; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. , In a small bowl, combine flour and 1/4 cup milk until smooth. Add the flour mixture, cream, corn and remaining milk to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and bacon. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY BACON MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream and broth. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and water until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with bacon.

SLOW COOKER POTATO-BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve drippings in the pan. Crumble 6 strips of bacon, saving 3 for garnish.
• Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook onion in the hot drippings until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes, crumbled bacon, onions, and garlic powder to a slow cooker. Pour broth over the top. Cook on Low until potatoes are tender, about 6 hours.
• Whisk half-and-half and flour together in a bowl. Add to the slow cooker and whisk to mash up some of the potatoes. Stir in 3 cups of Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Mix until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
• Crumble remaining bacon. Top with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives before serving.

BACON AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large stockpot over medium heat until crispy.
• Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes, until tender.
• Add salt and pepper, thyme sprig, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaf.
• Add potatoes and garlic, and mix well with bacon and onions.
• Add stock or water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• Add cream and mustard; stir to blend.
• Remove bayleaf and purée about 1/2 of the soup in a blender.
• Mix blended soup with the rest of the soup.
• Adjust seasonings.
• To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with chopped scallions.

BROCCOLI AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pan, then add the onion and sweat over a medium heat until soft, but not browned.
• Roughly chop half the bacon and add it to the pan along with the potato. Stir to coat everything then add the stock, boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the chopped broccoli stalk, but not the flower yet. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, until the potato is soft.
• Add the rest of the broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir through the milk and return to a simmer.
• Blend the soup until smooth and season to taste. To serve, grill the remainder of the bacon until crispy and crumble it on top.