Red Potato Soup
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 Servings
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Calories
397 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Red Potato Soup
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Creamy and cheesy red potato soup that the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package smoked bacon, chopped
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 talks diced celery
- 1 large diced carrot
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk at room temperature, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) Container Sour Cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease. Remove the bacon grease from the pot except for 3 tablespoons.
- Add in the onion, celery, and carrot and cook until the onion is translucent over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher, mash down some of the tender potatoes, leaving some chunks.
- In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for one minute over medium heat.
- Very slowly add in 2 cups of room temperature milk. Whisk until thickened then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the milk mixture and the remaining 2 cups of milk into the potato mixture. Stir in the sour cream, chives, or green onions if using, 2 cups of the shredded cheese, and half of the cooked bacon.
- Stir and cook until heated and cheese is melted. Top individual bowls with the remaining cheese and bacon pieces. Garnish with additional chives or green onions if desired!
Notes
- *I like to leave the skin on, but peel if that is your preference
Nutrition Information
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Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
678mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2068IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
348mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2068IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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