Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    9.2K

Indulge in this luxuriously creamy potato soup, a comforting classic elevated with crispy bacon, fragrant herbs, and a velvety smooth texture. A true winter warmer, perfect for sharing or savoring on your own.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    91 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    18 g
  • Sodium
    879 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    42 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare Ingredients: Gather and prepare all ingredients for optimal efficiency. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Render Bacon: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy and golden brown, stirring occasionally. (8-12 minutes). Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1/4 cup of rendered bacon fat in the pot.

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Recipe View Sauté Aromatics: Add diced celery and onion to the reserved bacon fat and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

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Recipe View Add Potatoes and Stock: Add cubed potatoes to the pot and toss to coat with the rendered fat and aromatics. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Return the cooked bacon to the pot. Pour in enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes.

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Recipe View Simmer Until Tender: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.

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Recipe View Prepare Cream Sauce: While the potatoes are simmering, melt butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro.

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Recipe View Thicken Cream Sauce: Bring the cream mixture to a gentle boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Avoid scorching.

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Recipe View Combine and Purée: Add the cream mixture to the potato mixture and stir to combine thoroughly. Carefully transfer about half of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth. Return the puréed soup to the Dutch oven.

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Recipe View Season and Serve: Adjust seasonings with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with extra crumbled bacon, fresh cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream.

For an even richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce for added warmth.
If you prefer a completely smooth soup, purée the entire batch in a blender or using an immersion blender. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable stock. Add a tablespoon of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat.

Devon Legros

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3.1K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Sim Mcdermott

    I made this for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.

  • Cedrick Wuckert

    I found the soup a little too thick, so I added a bit more chicken stock to thin it out.

  • Julie Wiegandlindgren

    This soup is amazing! The bacon adds such a great depth of flavor.

  • Elvie Kuvalis

    The tarragon and cilantro are unexpected but delicious additions. I will definitely make this again.

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