The Best Potato Soup Recipe
This Potato Soup is creamy, hearty, and loaded with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and a rich, velvety broth. It’s pure comfort food for any occasion! 🥔🥓
Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
- 6 slices bacon, chopped (for garnish and flavor)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed for cooking)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
For Toppings (Optional):
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Extra crispy bacon pieces
- A dollop of sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 2 tbsp of bacon grease in the pot (add olive oil if needed).
- Sauté the Veggies:
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Make the Base:
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth and lump-free.
- Add the Potatoes:
- Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend for Creaminess (Optional):
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blenderto partially blend the soup. Leave some chunks of potato for texture. Alternatively, transfer a portion of the soup to a blender and return it to the pot.
- Add the Cream and Sour Cream:
- Stir in the heavy creamand sour cream until fully incorporated. Heat through but do not boil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
Tips for the Perfect Potato Soup:
- Potato choice: Yukon golds make the soup creamier, while russets provide a fluffier texture.
- Thicker soup: Add more flour or blend more potatoes.
- Lighter version: Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly creamy, this Potato Soup is the ultimate bowl of coziness. Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving classic comfort food! 🥔🥣