How to Make Potato Soup for Busy People - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things as comforting as a warm bowl of homemade soup on a busy weeknight. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding the time to prepare a nourishing meal can be a challenge. However, this potato soup recipe is a game changer for busy people who crave a hearty and delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Loaded with creamy potatoes, savory broth, and just the right amount of seasoning, this potato soup is the ultimate comfort food that can be whipp...

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Discard all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from the pan.
  • Add carrot, celery, and onion to the bacon drippings. Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, bay leaf, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining chicken broth; cook for 10 minutes. Add evaporated milk, increase heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with crumbled bacon and grated Asiago cheese.
  • Nutrition

    267 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 1945mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 219mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 918mg