Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Homemade Potato Soup recipe. Creamy, loaded with potatoes and cheese, and topped with crispy bacon, this soup is a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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)
Creamy Additions:
1 cup whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Toppings:
chopped green onions, extra cheese or bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cook chopped bacon until crispy; set aside. Sauté onion and garlic in bacon fat.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour to form a roux, then whisk in chicken broth.
- Add Potatoes: Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Thicken Soup: Mash some potatoes, then add milk, cream, sour cream, cheese, and seasonings.
- Serve: Simmer briefly, adjust seasoning, and serve hot topped with optional 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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
