Description
Indulge in The Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup, a rich and velvety blend of tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and spices that warms your soul and satisfies your cravings.
Ingredients
6 strips (uncooked) bacon cut into small pieces
3 Tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion chopped
3 large garlic cloves minced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
¼ – ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
⅔ cup sour cream
Shredded cheddar cheese
chives
additional sour cream and bacon for topping optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot and let it melt. Then, add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring well to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes and let them cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in the milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream for an extra creamy texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soups
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups or 300–350 g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Creampy Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Bacon, Comfort Food, Soup Recipes