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Lemon Potato Bacon Soup

Lemon Potato Bacon Soup

Course Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, giveaway, potatoe soup, Potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced.
  • 1 lb small yellow potatoes
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3.5 cups vegetable stock
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt regular or greek

Instructions

  1. Place a layer of paper towels next to the stove.
  2. Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to papaw towels and pat off the excess grease.
    Frying bacon
  3. Chop the bacon into pieces, toss with 1/2 of the lemon zest. Place in a small bowl and set aside
    Bacon and lemon zest
  4. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease into a large pot. Save the rest in the fridge or discard.
  5. Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices about 1⁄4 inch thick.
  6. Peel and dice the onion.
  7. Heat the bacon grease. Add the onions and fry until they start to brown.
  8. Add the potatoes and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
    Lemon Potato Bacon Soup
  9. Add stock, Cover. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
    Lemon Potato Bacon Soup
  10. Use a wooden paddle of a large spoon to press the potatoes against the side of the pot to break them up.
  11. Season the soup with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper.
  12. Stir in the yogurt.
  13. Turn the heat up to medium Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  14. Divide the soup among 4 bowls.
  15. Top each with the lemon bacon mixture and serve.