Easy Potato Soup

This easy potato soup is a comforting meal made from potatoes, blended into a creamy, thick, and hearty soup. This classic comfort food is popular for a reason. Potato soup is simple, versatile, and uses affordable ingredients, making is a budget-friendly option. Its creamy texture and mild flavor makes potato soup appealing to both adults and children. It is a family-friendly meal that can be served anytime. 

Ingredients For Easy Potato Soup

• Russet Potatoes
• Chicken Broth
• Celery
• Onion
• Garlic
• Flour
• Seasonings: thyme, salt, pepper
• Heavy Cream
• Bacon 

How To Make Potato Soup

1. Peel and dicing the potatoes into small, uniform pieces. Place the diced potatoes in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning while you prepare the other ingredients.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, medium heat, add the bacon pieces and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside. Remove most of the bacon grease but leave enough to sauté the veggies. 
3. Add the onions and celery. Sauté until the celery is soft and the onions become translucent. Add the garlic and pour the flour on top. Cook an additional minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Optional step: Make the potato soup smooth. I like to use a potato mashed. Other options including using an immersion transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender. If you do so, let the soup cool before blending and be careful of hot splatter.
6. Stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with bacon before serving.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover easy potato soup in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze leftover soup, let the soup cool completely. Once cooled, add the soup to an air tight container or freezer-friendly plastic bag. Store the soup in your freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat leftover soup, thaw completely then warm on low heat. This will prevent curdling.

FAQs & Tips

• Dice the potatoes into uniform pieces. This helps them cook evenly.
• Serving suggestions include topping each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese, extra bacon, chives, sour cream, etc.
• Make this vegan by omitting the bacon and using oil in it’s place and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

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