Red Potato Soup
Creamy and cheesy red potato soup that the whole family will love!
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package smoked bacon, chopped
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 stalks diced celery
- 1 large diced carrot
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk at room temperature, divided
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease. Remove the bacon grease from the pot except for 3 tablespoons.
- Add in the onion, celery, and carrot and cook until the onion is translucent over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Using a potato masher, mash down some of the tender potatoes, leaving some chunks.
- In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for one minute over medium heat.
- Very slowly add in 2 cups of room temperature milk. Whisk until thickened then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the milk mixture and the remaining 2 cups of milk into the potato mixture. Stir in the sour cream, chives, or green onions if using, 2 cups of the shredded cheese, and half of the cooked bacon.
- Stir and cook until heated and cheese is melted. Top individual bowls with the remaining cheese and bacon pieces. Garnish with additional chives or green onions if desired!
Notes
*I like to leave the skin on, but peel if that is your preference
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2068IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 1mg
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