Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Homemade Potato Soup recipe. Creamy, hearty, and loaded with flavor, it’s the perfect dish for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Roux and Broth:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions and extra cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour and cook to form a roux.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Slowly pour in broth, add potatoes, and simmer until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in milk, cream, seasonings, and simmer. Add sour cream and cheese until melted.
- Serve: Top with reserved bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, increase the flour to 4 tablespoons.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
