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Easy Homemade Potato Soup

Loaded with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and creamy broth, this hearty soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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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.