Description
Comforting creamy potato soup brings warmth to chilly evenings with its rich, velvety texture and hearty blend of ingredients. Potato lovers will savor each spoonful of this classic soup that promises pure satisfaction and culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 cups (236.588 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Thickeners and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Diced scallions (for topping)
- Bacon pieces (for topping)
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large pot over medium heat until golden and crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered fat.
- Sauté chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic in the bacon drippings until vegetables become translucent and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly to create a smooth, thickening base and prevent burning, cook for 60 seconds.
- Slowly pour chicken stock into the pot, whisking continuously to eliminate any potential lumps and create a smooth consistency.
- Add diced potatoes to the liquid, allowing them to simmer gently until fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes.
- Pour milk into the pot, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and continue simmering for an additional 5-7 minutes to meld flavors and achieve desired soup consistency.
- Ladle the creamy soup into serving bowls, garnishing with crispy bacon pieces, shredded cheddar cheese, and freshly chopped scallions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives for a lighter, healthier version of the soup.
- Omit bacon and replace chicken stock with vegetable broth to create a completely meat-free option.
- For extra creaminess, partially mash some potatoes against the pot’s side while cooking to thicken the soup naturally.
- Add a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a subtle kick that complements the creamy potato base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg