For a richer flavor, use full-fat evaporated milk. For a lighter soup, use low-fat or skim evaporated milk. If you don't have instant mashed potato flakes on hand, you can thicken the soup by mashing some of the potatoes with a potato masher or immersion blender before adding the evaporated milk. Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as diced leeks, parsnips, or turnips. This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavor will actually improve as it sits.
Potato Soup VII
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS21
A hearty and comforting potato soup, elevated with crispy bacon and the subtle sweetness of grated carrots. This rendition is a symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate88 g
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Cholesterol66 mg
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Fiber11 g
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Protein23 g
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Saturated Fat21 g
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Sodium1175 mg
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Sugar16 g
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Fat79 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the rendered bacon fat in the pot. (10 minutes)
02
Step
8 mins
Add the butter to the pot with the bacon fat and melt over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, celery, and grated carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. (8-10 minutes)
03
Step
15 mins
Add the grated potatoes to the pot and pour in enough water to cover them completely. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork. (15-20 minutes)
04
Step
2 mins
Stir in the evaporated milk and cooked bacon. Bring the mixture just to a gentle simmer, being careful not to boil. (5 minutes)
05
Step
0 mins
If desired, stir in the instant mashed potato flakes, a tablespoon at a time, until the soup reaches your desired consistency. (2 minutes)
06
StepSeason the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with extra crispy bacon, if desired.
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Tomasa Armstrongkautzer
Jun 25, 2025This recipe is a game changer! The carrots add such a nice sweetness.
Elvie Kuvalis
Jun 24, 2025I used an immersion blender to make it smoother and it was perfect!
Gillian Aufderhar
Jun 6, 2025The bacon fat really makes a difference in the flavor. So good!
Jackeline Robel
May 19, 2025Next time I'll try adding some roasted garlic for a deeper flavor.
Rebeka Bergstrom
May 5, 2025I found the soup to be a bit bland, so I added some chicken bouillon for extra flavor.
Lucio Wilkinson
Apr 28, 2025My family loves this soup! It's so easy to make and everyone always asks for seconds.
Kelley Sanford
Apr 26, 2025I added some chopped ham along with the bacon and it was even more delicious!
Genoveva Abshire
Apr 7, 2025This is my new go-to potato soup recipe!