Creamy Potato Soup

How to Make Creamy Potato Soup

  1. Cook bacon: Crisp the bacon in a dutch oven or large saucepan. Set aside.
  2. Cook onions: Cook the onions in the bacon fat per the recipe below.
  3. Simmer Potatoes: Add the liquid whisking until smooth. Stir in potatoes and simmer until fork tender.
  4. Mash or Blend: Mash potatoes in the pot until the soup is creamy (or leave some chunks intact). You can blend it with an immersion blender if you’d like a smoother soup.
  5. Season: Stir in cheese, sour cream, chives, & bacon pieces.

Pro Tips for Potato Soup

  • Red potatoes or Yukon gold will give the best texture to this soup.
  • To thicken the soup further, make a slurry by combining a 1:1 ratio of cold water and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well and slowly add to the pot of simmering soup while whisking to reach the desired consistency.
  • Soups with dairy don’t freeze well as they can change consistency. If you do freeze this soup, freeze it before adding the extra sour cream. Reheat slowly over medium-low heat so as to not curdle the milk.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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