Potato Soup Recipe

This easy homemade potato soup is rich, creamy, and delicious! Butter, tender potatoes, and cheese are all that are required to prepare this comforting warm dish for cold winter days. Bacon, green onions, and cheese on top add an extra yum!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cooking Method: Boiling

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetizer

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Calories: 594 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This easy homemade potato soup is rich, creamy, and delicious! Butter, tender potatoes, and cheese are all that are required to prepare this comforting warm dish for cold winter days. Bacon, green onions, and cheese on top add an extra yum!

Ingredients

1 pound Bacon (Chopped)
2 Stalks Celery (Diced)
1 Onion (Chopped)
3 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
8 Potatoes (Peeled and Cubed)
4 cups Chicken Stock (or Enough to Cover Potatoes)
3 tbsp Butter
1/4 cup All-purpose flour
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 tsp Tarragon (Dried)
3 tsp Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to Taste)

Instructions

1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Place bacon in a Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
3
Cook celery and onion in the reserved bacon drippings until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro.
6
Bring the cream mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream mixture to the potato mixture; stir to combine.
7
Transfer about 1/2 of the soup to a blender and purée. Return to the Dutch oven. Adjust seasonings to taste.
8
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 594kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Cholesterol 91mg31%
Sodium 879mg37%
Potassium 1106mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 13g26%

Vitamin C 44 mg
Calcium 66 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease.

Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/potato-soup-recipe/