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

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of homemade potato soup on a cold winter day. This classic comfort food has been a staple in kitchens for generations, and for good reason. With its creamy texture and hearty flavor, potato soup is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a starter, a side, or even a main course. If you're looking for the perfect potato soup recipe to add to your repertoire, look no further. This recipe for Perfect Potato Soup is sure to become a favorite in y...

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Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • ½ large onion, diced small
  • 20 baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 4 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 dash paprika, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour out bacon grease.
  • Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Add celery, onion, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Pour half-and-half and chicken broth into the saucepan. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in bacon pieces. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, green onions, and paprika.

    • Nutrition

    392 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1157mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1140mg

    Categories

    Vegetarian recipes
    Soup recipes
    Easy recipes
    Comfort food recipes
    Potato recipes