Description
A comforting and delicious potato soup that warms you up on cold days, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add the diced potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese until melted.
- Add crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes while cooking. Experiment with toppings like sour cream or green onions for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, comfort food, potato soup, creamy soup, winter recipes