Name: Creamy Potato, Fennel & Bacon Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 3.5 cups diced peeled potatoes; 6 strips bacon; 2 tablespoons butter; 1.5 bulbs fennel, chopped; 5 cups vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, or more to taste; Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Potato Soup

Potato, Fennel, and Bacon Soup

Aug 5, 2025
by Abby Wunsch
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

1 hrs 25 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 40 mins
SERVING

4 People
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Embrace the chill with this comforting soup, where the earthy sweetness of fennel dances with smoky bacon and the subtle warmth of Chinese five-spice. A simple yet elegant dish to brighten any winter's evening.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

3.5 cups diced peeled potatoes

6 strips bacon

2 tablespoons butter

1.5 bulbs fennel, chopped

5 cups vegetable stock

1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, or more to taste

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

32 g
Cholesterol

31 mg
Fiber

6 g
Protein

10 g
Saturated Fat

6 g
Sodium

799 mg
Sugar

1 g
Fat

13 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large pot, place the diced potatoes and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are barely tender, approximately 10-15 minutes.

02

Step

While the potatoes are simmering, cook the bacon in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, reserving approximately 2 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet. Once cooled, drain the potatoes.

03

Step

Melt the butter in the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings. Add the chopped fennel and cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the pan along with the vegetable stock, cooked potatoes, and Chinese five-spice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and season with salt and pepper to taste.

04

Step

Carefully transfer about 1 1/2 cups of the soup to a blender. Secure the lid tightly and pulse a few times before blending until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pot and continue to simmer until the flavors have melded together beautifully, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Adjust seasoning with additional five-spice, salt, and pepper as needed.

For a richer flavor, consider using smoked bacon.
A splash of cream or a dollop of sour cream can be added just before serving for extra decadence.
Garnish with fresh green onions or fennel fronds for a pop of color and freshness.

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