Description
When the chill of winter settles in, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade potato soup to soothe the soul. This Best Homemade Potato Soup recipe combines wholesome ingredients, creamy textures, and savory flavors, making it the perfect dish for chilly days. Loaded with crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, this soup will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
6 medium Russet potatoes, diced
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, diced
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp minced parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp flour (or cornstarch)
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar works well)
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in the remaining bacon fat.
- Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then whisk flour with milk, and add to the soup.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then blend a portion of the soup until smooth.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the bacon.
- Garnish with parsley, bacon, and cheese before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using half-and-half instead of milk.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as corn or peas, for extra nutrition.
This soup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
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