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Homemade Potato Soup Recipe
Warm-up during those cold winter months with this delicious creamy Homemade potato soup recipe that is topped off with cheese and bacon!
Prep Time
11 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 11 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 590 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of chopped bacon
- 3 peeled and small diced yellow onions
- 3 small diced celery stalks
- 4 finely minced cloves of garlic
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 pounds peeled and medium diced russet potatoes
- 3 quarts chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
- Tabasco sauce to taste
Instructions
- Add the bacon to a large pot over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the crisp bacon lardons and set them aside.
- Pour in the onions and caramelize over low heat until well browned for about 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Next, mix in the celery and garlic and sauté for 4-6 minutes.
- Mix in the flour until completely combined.
- Pour in the potatoes and stock and bring to a boil to thicken.
- Pour in the cream and cook for 3-4 minutes and then puree half of the soup to smooth out and thicken more but still have chunks in it.
- Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and tabasco sauce.
- Add on optional toppings of sour cream, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.
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Notes
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 2 days ahead of time but is perfect to serve up as soon as it is made.
- How to Store: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. To freeze, cover, and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount to a medium-size pot and heat over low heat until hot. You may need to add a little water if it is too thick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
661mg
(28%)
Potassium
1221mg
(35%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
729IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1221mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 729IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.