Potato Soup Recipe
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Potato Soup Recipe
Description
The Potato Soup Recipe combines diced Yukon gold potatoes with sautéed onions and garlic, gently cooked in a mix of chicken broth and evaporated milk, then thickened with cornstarch to achieve a creamy yet slightly thickened consistency. Crispy bacon cooked separately provides both rendered grease used to deepen flavor and bacon crumbles added for texture. The kosher salt and pepper seasoning is balanced to enhance ingredient flavors without overpowering the soup's mild creaminess. The cooking process involves simmering until potatoes are fork-tender and the soup slightly reduced, resulting in a warming, smooth-textured soup. Adding shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped chives as serving toppings introduces layers of creaminess, tang, and freshness.
This soup works well as a starter or light meal, pairing nicely with crusty bread or a simple side salad. The combination of tender potatoes and bacon provides a classic comforting flavor profile, while the use of evaporated milk adds richness without heaviness.
For heat, cayenne pepper or hot sauce can be added according to preference. Bacon can be partly mixed into the soup and partly reserved as a garnish for texture contrast. The soup is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the bacon topping and creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon , (about 10 ounces), divided and 1 tablespoon bacon grease reserved
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 yellow onion , finely chopped
- 3 garlic pressed or finely chopped, cloves
- 2 pounds potato peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes, Yukon gold variety
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 cups chicken broth , or chicken stock
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- cheddar cheese for serving, shredded
- sour cream , for serving
- chives , finely chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Cook in batches if needed. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve then strain 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
- Melt the butter with the reserved bacon grease in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the onion with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the potatoes and garlic and cook for another minute. Add the chicken stock and evaporated milk, then bring to a boil and reduce to a rolling simmer. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the soup has reduced, for about 10 minutes.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of the broth into a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch a bit at a time to create a slurry. Once smooth, add the slurry back to the soup to simmer and thicken. Season with the rest of the salt to taste.
- Ladle half of the soup with potatoes into a blender and process for about 30 seconds until smooth. Return the blended portion of soup to the pot and cook on medium for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the soup thickens. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, and top with crumbles of the cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chives.
Notes
- Adding ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce can introduce a gentle spicy kick.
- Divide the cooked bacon: crumble some into the soup for flavor, and reserve the rest as a crunchy topping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1457mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 993mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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