Description
A comforting and creamy potato soup with a perfect blend of flavors, topped with cheddar cheese, green onions, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
- 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
- 1 cup milk 🥛
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 🌾
- 4 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- Chopped green onions and crispy bacon for garnish 🥓🌱
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
- Saute Onions and Garlic:
- In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Make the Roux:
- Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Add Broth and Potatoes:
- Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot.
- Simmer Until Potatoes are Tender:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend Half of the Soup:
- Use an immersion blender to blend half of the soup until creamy. This adds thickness and texture.
- Add Milk and Cream:
- Pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Season and Simmer:
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Cheesy Goodness:
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Serve and Garnish:
- Ladle the creamy potato soup into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and crispy bacon.
- Enjoy Your Classic Creamy Potato Soup!
- Serve hot and savor the comforting flavors. 🥄
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of hot sauce.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the entire soup instead of just half.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; the flavors often deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g