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Old Fashioned Potato Soup

Hearty Old Fashioned Potato Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • For serving: reserved bacon, shredded sharp cheddar, sliced green onions

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add the butter to the fat, then sauté onion and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour in broth, whisking, then add potatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in milk and cream, and season to taste. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon, cheddar, and green onions.

Notes

Leftover cooked ham works as a quick swap for the bacon, just stir it in with the broth. The soup thickens as it cools, so add a little extra broth when reheating. For a lighter version, skip the cream and use all milk, or replace the milk with additional broth and puree a cup of potatoes for body.