Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon
When cold weather sets in, few dishes are more comforting than a steaming bowl of creamy potato soup. This recipe delivers velvety texture, savory bacon flavor, and simple ingredients that come together into the ultimate winter warmer.
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🥔 Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon, thick‑cut | 6 slices | Chopped |
| Yellow onion | 1 medium | Diced |
| Celery | 2 stalks | Diced |
| Carrots | 2 medium | Peeled and diced |
| Garlic | 3 cloves | Minced |
| Butter | 3 tbsp | |
| All‑purpose flour | 3 tbsp | |
| Chicken broth | 4 cups | |
| Yukon gold potatoes | 2 lbs | Peeled, diced into 1‑inch pieces |
| Whole milk | 1½ cups | |
| Dried thyme | ¼ tsp | |
| Salt & pepper | To taste | |
| Garnish | Shredded cheddar, bacon bits, chopped chives |
Method
- Cook Bacon
In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (5–6 minutes). Remove with slotted spoon; set aside. - Sauté Vegetables
Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to bacon drippings. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened. - Make Roux
Melt butter into vegetables. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. - Add Broth
Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. - Simmer Potatoes
Add potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 20–25 minutes until fork‑tender. - Finish with Milk
Turn off heat. Stir in milk (do not boil). - Serve
Ladle into bowls. Garnish with cheddar, reserved bacon, and chives.
✨ Creamy, hearty, and full of flavor—this potato soup is the perfect way to warm up on chilly nights.
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