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Ultimate Potato Soup

A thick and creamy potato soup that warms the heart with its comforting flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the soup base
  • 6 strips uncooked bacon, cut into small pieces A little crispy bacon elevates the flavor!
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter Unsalted allows for better salt control.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped About 1.5 cup/200g.
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost.
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 42g.
For the soup
  • 2 1/2 lbs gold potatoes, peeled and diced Diced into pieces no larger than 1 inch, about 6 large potatoes/1.15kg.
  • 4 cups chicken broth 945ml.
  • 2 cups milk 475ml.
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream 155ml.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder This adds a nice, subtle warmth.
  • 2/3 cup sour cream 160g.
For topping (optional)
  • to taste shredded cheddar cheese
  • to taste chives
  • to taste additional sour cream
  • to taste bacon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place bacon pieces in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat and cook until crispy and browned. Remove from pot, leaving the fat behind.
  2. Add butter and chopped onion to the pot, cooking until onions are tender and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring until it forms a smooth paste.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to simmer, remove half of the soup and blend until smooth, then return to pot.
  4. Stir in sour cream and the reserved crispy bacon. Let simmer for an additional 15 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Top with additional sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, or chives as desired.

Notes

You can prep your vegetables ahead of time. If the soup is too thick, add extra chicken broth or milk. For a twist, try swapping the ancho chili powder with smoked paprika.