Description
The Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup is a rich and comforting dish that combines the flavors of smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and creamy goodness for a perfect bowl of warmth.
Ingredients
6 strips uncooked bacon cut into small pieces
3 Tablespoons butter unsalted or salted will work
1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1.5 cup/200g)
3 large garlic cloves minced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g)
2 ½ lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1” (this was about 6 Large potatoes for me/1.15kg)
4 cups chicken broth (945ml)
2 cups milk (475ml)
⅔ cup heavy cream (155ml)
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
¼ – ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
⅔ cup sour cream (160g)
Shredded cheddar cheese
chives
and additional sour cream and bacon for topping optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Melt the butter in the bacon drippings over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the milk and heavy cream. Allow the soup to heat through without boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your preference. For a spicier kick, increase the amount of ancho chili powder used.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups or 300–350 g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- 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: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Creamy Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe, Bacon Soup, American Cuisine