Description
A creamy and hearty potato soup that warms your belly and comforts your soul, easy to make and perfect for any mood.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Optional: a pinch of smoked paprika or a few dashes of hot sauce
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes and onion: Peel and cube the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the bacon: Fry bacon until crispy in a large pot. Transfer to a plate, saving 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pot.
- Sauté the aromatics: Melt butter in the pot over medium heat, add onion, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Make a roux: Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir constantly for about 1 minute.
- Add stock and potatoes: Gradually whisk in the stock, add potatoes, and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until tender: Cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes until fork tender, stirring occasionally.
- Mash some potatoes: Use a potato masher to mash part of the potatoes in the pot, leaving some chunks.
- Stir in milk and cheese: Lower heat, add milk, cheddar, and sour cream. Stir until cheese melts.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and optional ingredients.
- Finish and serve: Serve hot topped with bacon, green onions, and extra cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe by omitting bacon or using dairy-free alternatives. This soup can be prepared ahead of time and also freezes well without sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: potato soup, easy soup, comfort food, cozy recipe