Looking for the ultimate comfort food to warm you up on chilly evenings?
Look no further than this Homemade Potato Soup recipe!
Loaded with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and creamy broth, this hearty soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Whether you’re craving a cozy weeknight dinner or hosting a gathering with friends, this delicious homemade soup will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling nourished and content.
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp flour (or corn starch)
- 1 cup finely grated cheese of your choice
Instructions
Step 1: In a soup pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving a bit of bacon fat in the pan for flavor.
Step 2: Add diced onion, celery, and carrot to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings. Cook for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 4: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a low boil and let simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
Step 5: In a bowl, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Slowly add this to the soup, stirring continuously to thicken. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Step 6: (Optional) Blend about a quarter to half of the soup for a creamier texture. Stir the blended soup back in, and mix well. Add bacon and garnish with parsley, cheese, and extra bacon bits before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I make this soup vegetarian?
Yes, simply substitute the bacon with a plant-based alternative and use vegetable broth.
2. Can I freeze potato soup?
Yes, but the texture might change slightly due to the potatoes. Reheat gently after thawing to restore consistency.
3. How can I make this soup even creamier?
Blend more of the soup or add extra cream for a thicker texture.
4. Can I use different potatoes?
Yes, Yukon Gold potatoes work great for a creamier texture.
5. What toppings go well with this soup?
You can top it with sour cream, extra cheese, chives, or even croutons for added crunch.
Easy Homemade Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 onion diced
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp flour or corn starch
- 1 cup finely grated cheese of your choice
Instructions
- In a soup pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving a bit of bacon fat in the pan for flavor.
- Add diced onion, celery, and carrot to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings. Cook for a couple of minutes to blend the flavors.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a low boil and let simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Slowly add this to the soup, stirring continuously to thicken. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- (Optional) Blend about a quarter to half of the soup for a creamier texture. Stir the blended soup back in, and mix well. Add bacon and garnish with parsley, cheese, and extra bacon bits before serving.
