Description
Creamy Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort meal—smooth, rich, and loaded with bacon and hearty potatoes. Perfect for chilly nights and quick weeknight dinners. This satisfying recipe is easy to prepare, family-approved, and freezer-friendly. A must-save soup recipe for cozy meals at home!
Ingredients
½ pound bacon, diced
½ cup diced onion
3 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced (½-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set a large pot over medium‑high heat. Cook the diced bacon until your desired crispiness. Remove the bacon and set aside.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Add the diced onion, cooking until tender—about 3 minutes. Then stir in the garlic and cook just 1 more minute.
- Add the butter to the pot, melting it with the onions and garlic. Whisk in the flour to form a roux—a thick paste that will thicken the soup.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, whisking steadily to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth base.
- Stir in the half-and-half, cubed potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer. Allow the potatoes to cook until tender, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Carefully remove about half the soup and blend until smooth—either using an immersion blender or transferring to a stand blender.
- Return the blended portion to the pot and stir in the cooked bacon. Let it simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot and comforting
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth.
Blend more or less for your preferred soup texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge (up to 4 days) or freezer (up to 2 months).
Garnish with cheese, green onions, or extra bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 518 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Protein: 12 g