Potato Soup Recipe
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(435)
Ingredients
12 cups
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz bacon, bite-sized pieces
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ med onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or use Gluten Free 1:1 flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper, or to taste
- green onions, to serve
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Preparation
Step 1
Place sliced potatoes into a stockpot and completely cover with 1" of water. Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife then drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, sauté bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy and then transfer to a plate, reserving 1 Tbsp bacon grease in the pot.
Step 3
Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onions then sauté until tender. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Quickly whisk in the flour then slowly add 2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups broth, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a soft boil.
Step 5
Add drained potatoes and season soup with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or season to taste.
Step 6
Stir in 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and half of your cooked bacon (reserving the rest for serving). Bring to a boil then remove from heat and serve with your favorite toppings.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Peeled Russet potatoes work best, but Yukon Gold Potatoes work well too. You can choose not to peel the Yukon Gold Potatoes.
For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender or scoop half the soup into a blender to smooth before adding the bacon in step 6.
Topping Ideas:
bacon bits, sour cream, shredded cheese, croutons, avocado, chives, green onion, grilled corn kernels
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. To thaw, move to the fridge overnight or thaw in a pot on the stove by heating slowly until cooked through.
