![]() ![]() Try adding a few large handfuls of sharp cheddar cheese right into the soup (at the end off heat) for a cheddar potato soup.Try substituting heavy cream or half and half for the sour cream.Cheddar and bacon are the flavor pairing to potatoes. For extra complimentary flavors add toppings.You want potatoes that are tender but not completely mushy or you’ll have mashed potato soup. Monitor texture of potatoes as they cook.I know that can be tempting but the simple flavors are perfect here. If you have too many or too little potatoes it will change the consistency. They aren’t firm and waxy like the red and yellow and they’ll start to break down and make the soup creamy. Finish with toppings if desired: Ladle soup into serving bowls, top each serving with bacon or ham, cheddar cheese and green onions.Stir in sour cream: Add sour cream and mix well.Combine mixtures: Once potatoes are soft add thickened milk mixture to potato soup mixture and stir (potatoes should start breaking down into soup, if not cook a few minutes longer).While whisking, slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins thicken. Prepare white sauce in separate pan: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking constantly.Let simmer until tender: Once it reaches a boil reduce heat to medium and continue to cook about 15 – 20 minutes longer until potatoes are very soft when pierced with a fork.Bring to boil: Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (it will take about 10 minutes to reach a boil).Add veggies and broth to pot: Combine diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onions with chicken broth in a large pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.Optional toppings (cooked bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions).Plus it makes great leftovers for lunch the next day if you happen to have any left. This easy potato soup recipe is one I would deem worthy of your recipe book! It’s an ultra comforting and cozy dish you’ll turn to time and time again. The potatoes, carrots, celery and onions store well for weeks (and if you opt for bacon that keeps great in the freezer). Most of the ingredients are food staples you can keep on hand that don’t spoil quickly. You’ll love that it’s something everyone in the family can agree on, and even get’s excited about when announced it’s what will soon await for dinner. My mom made it probably twice a month and now it’s the same for me, especially during cold winter months. It might have something to do with the fact that my grandparents were potato farmers so that just got passed down. This is my idea of the perfect homemade potato soup! It’s creamy, it’s amazingly filling and it’s packed with goodness. This soup is a reader favorite and for good reason – it’s easy to make and absolutely delicious! Top it with cheddar and bacon and no one will be able to resist. Potato Soup loaded with chunks of tender, hearty potatoes and made with a rich and creamy soup base. ![]()
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