Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon
When cold weather hits, few foods provide more comfort than a steaming bowl of creamy potato soup. This easy recipe delivers the ultimate potato soup experience with velvety texture, savory bacon flavor, and pleasing simplicity. Read on to discover tips for preparing the creamiest, most delicious potato soup to warm you up on chilly nights.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes peeled and diced (1-inch pieces)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheddar cheese bacon bits, and chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic to the drippings. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Melt the butter into the vegetables. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
- Add potatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
- Turn off heat and stir in milk. Do not boil.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, reserved bacon bits and chives.
