Description
Comforting potato soup delivers rich, velvety goodness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Hearty potatoes, crisp bacon, and silky cream blend perfectly for a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 gold potatoes
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy and golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Melt butter in the bacon fat, then add chopped onions and sauté until translucent and soft, about 4 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Dust the onion-garlic mixture with flour, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps and create a smooth base for the soup.
- Pour in chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, and seasonings. Add diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes become tender when pierced.
- Extract approximately half the soup and puree until completely smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender. This technique creates a luxurious, velvety texture while maintaining some potato chunks.
- Reintegrate the pureed portion back into the pot. Stir in sour cream and reserved crispy bacon pieces, allowing the soup to simmer an additional 10-15 minutes for flavor melding.
- Garnish individual servings with optional toppings like shredded cheddar, additional bacon bits, fresh chives, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve piping hot alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Swap bacon for smoked turkey or tempeh to create a lighter, vegetarian-friendly version of this comforting soup.
- Reduce the heavy cream and substitute with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a healthier alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Use an immersion blender directly in the pot for easier blending and fewer dishes to clean, ensuring smooth consistency without transferring hot liquid.
- Prepare extra bacon and store separately to prevent soggy toppings, allowing each person to add crispy bacon just before serving for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg