Creamy Potato Soup
Those first few days of cool weather around here, and guess what happens in the kitchen? Yes, you guessed it!
Time for a big pot of potato soup! I’ve made a few different varieties of potato soup before, but this one
turned out to be a favorite! The perfect amount of creamy goodness, with tons of flavor!
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6 slices Bacon
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2 cloves Garlic
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1/2 White or yellow onion
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5-6 medium Yukon gold potatoes
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2 cups Chicken stock
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1/4 cup All-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp Black pepper
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1 tsp Sea salt and 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1 cup Cheddar cheese, sharp
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1/4 cup sour cream, plain
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2 cups Milk
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3 tablespoons (reserved) bacon grease or butter
First, slice the bacon and fry it until crispy…place on a paper towel to add to the soup later.
Use the bacon grease in a stockpot to saute’ the chopped onions and garlic until soft.
Add the flour and stir to create a roux…this serves to thicken the soup.
Stir in the chicken stock, milk and potatoes. Add the seasonings. You can even add a small dash of cajun seasoning for a little KICK…just how we like it down here in Louisiana 🙂
Toss in the sour cream and some of the bacon pieces. Stir frequently to keep from sticking.
Allow the soup to simmer until the potatoes are soft.
I let our soup simmer for about 2 hours before serving…but it should only take about 40 minutes.
And now it’s time to add all. the. toppings.
One of my favorite toppings for hot soup is homemade croutons! I simply cut french bread into chunks and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and sea salt. Broil on low until crispy.
Serve the potato soup in individual bowls and add a little (or a lot) of bacon, cheese, sour cream, and croutons.
This makes a perfect weeknight meal, without spending all day in the kitchen. ANNND, you can make double to save for leftovers 😉
I found the recipe HERE from a picture on Pinterest and made my own tweaks and additions.
So, tell me, does your family love soups in the Fall?
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And, you can also watch the recipe video highlight on my Instagram stories HERE.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!
Happy Fall, y’all!!
Becky C
