How to Make Creamy Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a warm bowl of homemade soup on a cold day, and this creamy potato soup recipe is sure to hit the spot. With its rich, velvety texture and comforting flavors, it's the perfect dish to cozy up with when the weather outside is less than inviting.

Made with simple, affordable ingredients, this potato soup is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. The creamy base is a combination of potatoes, onions, and garlic, simmered in chicken ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • water to cover
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings

  • In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside, along with 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Add potatoes, onion, carrot and celery to drippings. Add enough water to cover vegetables and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • In separate bowl, stir together sour cream, flour and paprika. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.
  • Pour sour cream mixture into soup mixture. Cook until small bubbles break soups service. Top with chopped bacon pieces.
  • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 1048mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 268mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 923mg