Perfect Potato Soup

Perfect Potato Soup
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    142

Elevate your comfort food game with this luscious potato soup! Simple to make with readily available ingredients, it's a symphony of creamy, savory flavors that will warm you from the inside out. A sprinkle of paprika and fresh green onions adds the perfect finishing touch.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    47 g
  • Cholesterol
    55 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    1157 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins In a large pot, place the cubed potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

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02 Step

Recipe View 8 mins While the potatoes are cooking, cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving the rendered bacon fat.

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Recipe View 12 mins Melt the butter in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrots. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to create a roux.

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Recipe View 20 mins Gradually pour in the half-and-half and chicken broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Add the cooked potatoes, the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it into the soup.

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Recipe View 0 mins Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, sliced green onions, and a dash of paprika for color.

For an even creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the bacon.
Crispy croutons make a wonderful addition to this soup.
Feel free to substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make this soup vegetarian.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 47 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Idella Dietrich

    The perfect comfort food for a cold day!

  • Sammy Volkman

    This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it's so easy to make.

  • Amelia Lindbruen

    I added a pinch of garlic powder and it was delicious!

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