Creamy Potato Soup Recipe
Indulge in this rich and comforting Creamy Potato Soup, a hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a blend of creamy ingredients, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bacon Topping:
- 4 slices bacon, diced
Soup:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Bacon Topping: In a large pot, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
- Soup: Add butter and onion to the pot; cook until softened. Stir in garlic, then add potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth or blend half for a chunkier texture. Stir in heavy cream, sour cream, and cheddar cheese until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and chives.
Leave about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pot.
Notes
- For extra richness, replace half of the chicken broth with whole milk.
- This soup freezes well; cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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