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Best Homemade Potato Soup Recipe

Best Homemade Potato Soup Recipe


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4.6 from 29 reviews

  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Creamy homemade potato soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, warming hearts with its rich, velvety texture. Hearty potatoes, crisp bacon bits, and aromatic herbs combine to create a soul-satisfying meal that wraps you in delicious memories.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 4 large potatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk

Protein and Aromatics:

  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves

Seasonings and Extras:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Dice bacon into small pieces and crisp in a large pot over medium heat until golden and rendered, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer crispy bacon bits to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Finely chop onion and mince garlic, then sauté in the bacon grease until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
  3. Peel and cube potatoes into uniform bite-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
  4. Add potatoes to the pot with sautéed onions and garlic, stirring to coat with residual bacon grease.
  5. Pour chicken broth into the pot, ensuring potatoes are just covered. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  6. Mash approximately one-third of the potatoes directly in the pot to create a creamy, thickened texture.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, milk, butter, salt, and black pepper. Gently warm the soup without boiling.
  8. Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with reserved crispy bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and thinly sliced green onions.
  9. Serve immediately while hot, offering additional seasonings on the side for personalized taste preferences.

Notes

  • Bacon Selection Matters: Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispy texture that adds rich depth to the soup’s overall taste profile.
  • Potato Precision: Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best creamy consistency and smoother mashing results.
  • Dairy Flexibility: Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, or use non-dairy alternatives like coconut milk for vegan adaptations.
  • Texture Control: Adjust potato mashing level to control soup thickness – more mashing creates a denser soup, while less preserves more potato chunks for a heartier bite.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 442
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 749 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 69 mg