Description
This Creamy Potato Soup is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a smooth, velvety broth. It’s a classic soup perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups half and half
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 5-6 large potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and cook the diced bacon until fully cooked (crispy or soft, depending on preference). Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pot. Add the diced onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Make Roux: Melt the unsalted butter in the pot with the onion and garlic. Whisk in the all-purpose flour to create a paste (roux).
- Add Broth: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, about ½ cup at a time, whisking continuously to keep a smooth consistency.
- Add Dairy and Potatoes: Mix in the half and half, diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 25-30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Blend Soup: Remove half of the soup from the pot and blend it with an immersion or regular blender until smooth.
- Combine and Add Bacon: Add the blended soup back to the pot, along with the cooked bacon. Simmer for a few minutes and stir to incorporate the bacon.
- Serve: Remove the soup from the heat and serve fresh!
Notes
- You can use heavy cream instead of half and half for a richer soup.
- For a thicker soup, blend more of the potatoes.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 518
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1198mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
