Red Potato Soup

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Red Potato Soup

Creamy and cheesy red potato soup that the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (12-ounce) Bacon chopped, smoked, in package
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 talks celery diced
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 pounds red potatoes cubed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • cup butter unsalted
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk at room temperature, divided, whole
  • 1 (8-ounce) sour cream container
  • 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese divided, shredded
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • chive or green onion, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Using a potato masher, mash down some of the tender potatoes, leaving some chunks.
  5. 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.
  6. Very slowly add in 2 cups of room temperature milk. Whisk until thickened then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 (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%)

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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