Best Homemade Potato Soup Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Homemade Potato Soup recipe. Creamy, loaded with flavor, and topped with crispy bacon, this soup is a hearty meal in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
Onion Mixture:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Soup Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Toppings (Optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Extra cheese or bacon
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: Cook diced onion in bacon fat until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour to form a roux.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Whisk in chicken broth and add potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Thicken Soup: Mash some potatoes for texture. Stir in milk, cream, sour cream, cheese, and seasonings.
- Finish Soup: Simmer until heated through. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Yukon gold potatoes can be used for a creamier texture.
- Soup thickens as it cools, add liquid when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
