5 from 6 votes
The Best Creamy Potato Soup
A savory soup that should simmer all Saturday. Made with healthy, hearty ingredients, this is the Best Creamy Potato Soup.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
316 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 lices turkey bacon diced, or pork bacon
- 3 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup white onion diced, or yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 cups vegetable stock low-sodium
- 2 cups almond milk warmed, unsweetened
- 1.5 lb. potato diced, Yukon gold variety
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, reduced-fat, sharp
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate, leaving 3 tablespoons of drippings in the pot.
- Sauté the onion in the pot for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the whole wheat flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually mix in the vegetable stock, followed by the almond milk and potatoes.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and cooked bacon bits. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm with optional toppings or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- DEVOUR!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1214mg
(51%)
Potassium
631mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1214mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.