Best Potato Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Best Potato Soup, where creamy potatoes blend perfectly with savory bacon and fresh chives. This delightful soup is not just comforting; it’s easy to prepare, making it the perfect dish for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Each spoonful delivers a rich, velvety texture that warms both body and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 4 slices crispy bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth; alternatively, carefully transfer batches to a regular blender.
- Stir in heavy cream (or milk) on low heat until combined.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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