Description
Comforting potato soup delights with rich, velvety textures and hearty flavors that warm hearts on chilly days. Silky potatoes, crisp bacon, and fresh herbs combine for a soul-soothing bowl you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
Protein and Cheese:
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel and melt the butter, allowing it to shimmer gently over medium temperature.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sweating them until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Dust the softened vegetables with flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth, golden roux that will thicken the soup’s foundation.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking deliberately to prevent any potential lumps from forming and ensure a silky consistency.
- Tumble the cubed potatoes into the liquid, seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper, then allow the mixture to simmer quietly.
- Monitor the potatoes as they tenderize, periodically testing their doneness with a fork for perfect texture.
- Partially crush some potatoes against the pot’s side using a masher, creating a delightful blend of creamy and chunky elements.
- Gently stream in heavy cream and milk, stirring to integrate the dairy and enhance the soup’s luxurious mouthfeel.
- Warm through the soup, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reach a harmonious temperature.
- Ladle into serving bowls and crown with crisp bacon fragments, sharp cheddar cheese shards, and delicately sliced green onion rings.
Notes
- Boost the soup’s nutrition by adding diced carrots or celery during the sautéing stage for extra vegetables and flavor complexity.
- Create a vegetarian version by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth and using plant-based bacon alternatives or omitting bacon entirely.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting the amount of liquid or adding more flour for a thicker consistency, ensuring the perfect creamy texture every time.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing the soup in advance and storing it in the refrigerator, where it will develop deeper flavors overnight and can be easily reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 874mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 63mg