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Creamy Potato Soup

A rich, comforting soup loaded with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and a velvety cheese-infused broth. This hearty classic is perfect for cozy meals and can be topped with your favorite garnishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Hearty Meals, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth unsalted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream or half and half
  • 3 lbs potatoes peeled and diced, waxy type
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Cook chopped bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in flour to form a paste and cook 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Add chicken broth, milk, cream, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender and easily mashed.
  6. Blend soup partially using an immersion blender until creamy, leaving some texture.
  7. Turn off heat and stir in sour cream, shredded cheese, and cooked bacon until melted and combined.
  8. Serve warm with optional toppings like green onions, extra cheese, or sour cream.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend more potatoes. For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or use sharp aged cheddar.