Potato soup, a classic comfort food enjoyed by people of all ages, holds a special place in many culinary traditions. With its creamy texture, hearty flavors, and versatility, it offers a comforting and satisfying meal for any occasion. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique ingredients, there are endless possibilities to create the best-ever potato soup. In this culinary exploration, we will embark on a journey to discover the secrets of crafting this delectable dish, from selecting the perfect potatoes to mastering the art of creating a rich and flavorful broth. Along the way, we will gather insights from experienced chefs and home cooks, unraveling the techniques and ingredients that make potato soup truly exceptional. Get ready to savor the warmth and goodness of a perfectly crafted potato soup that will delight your taste buds and become a cherished part of your culinary repertoire.
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THE BEST-EVER POTATO SOUP
This is really delicious and everyone loves it. I usually put all of the veggies (but potatoes)in the food processor and chop fine. You'll be surprised at the flavor.
Provided by morelhunter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, add the celery, carrot, onion, parsley salt, pepper, potatoes and stock.
- Cover, bring to a boil and cook for about 20 min.
- until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the bacon.
- Mix the flour into the milk until well blended.
- Add to the soup and stir well.
- Add the cheese and heat until melted.
WORLD'S BEST POTATO SOUP
Cheesy, hearty potato soup that's better than the restaurants.
Provided by Elizabeth Goldsberry
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large stock pot combine potatoes, onions, celery, bouillon cubes and enough water to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium heat until potatoes are with in 15 minutes of being finished.
- Add half and half, bacon, cream of mushroom soup and stir until creamy. Add cheese and stir until completely melted. Simmer on low until potatoes are done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 2352.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ABSOLUTELY ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP
I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)
Provided by Karena
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
- Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 879.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BEST EVER POTATO SOUP
You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. -Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
BEST CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
After constant tinkering with this recipe, I have come up with soup which is the definitive cream of potato soup. Rich with vegetables and wonderfully spiced, you will find yourself doubling this recipe often!
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley in butter until soft but not browned. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
- Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. During cooking, break up potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP
This soup is closest to the soup I remember as child. I have seen many renditions of it surface in several bistros. It is easy and the method can be applied to broccoli or cauliflower.
Provided by Cyd Lmbros
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, place the diced potatoes, carrots, water and chicken soup base (or vegetable base; see Cook's Note) in another pot and bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
- Add the flour to the cooked onions to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir well. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until warmed through. Add the potato and carrot mixture. Stir in the parsley and thyme and heat through. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
THE BEST BAKED POTATO SOUP EVER!
This really is the best baked potato soup I have ever tasted. I've had this recipe for quite a while now and I thought it was time to share with you guys!
Provided by Jeanette G
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and microwave until tender.
- If you would like you can always bake in a 400 degree oven for one hour or until done.
- As the potatoes are cooling, melt your butter in a large saucepan and saute your onions until light brown.
- Add in your flour to make a roux.
- Add in your chicken broth, water, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and spices and bring to a boil.
- Reduce your heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Take your cooled potatoes and peel off the skin and chop up into desired pieces.
- Add in your chopped up potatoes and the heavy whipping cream to your soup and bring it back to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until it is thick.
- Garnish with cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onions.
- ENJOY!
PERFECT POTATO SOUP
Say goodbye to ho-hum potato soup! Easy to prepare with ingredients you probably have on hand. Garnish with a pat of butter if desired. Best served with warm, crisp bread.
Provided by Marilee Wilson Mack
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Pour out bacon grease.
- Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon. Add celery, onion, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour half-and-half and chicken broth into the saucepan. Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in bacon pieces. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
- Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, green onions, and paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1157 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
THE BEST POTATO SOUP EVER!
This is my husband's grandmother's recipe with a few changes. She never used bacon in hers, but I think it adds a rich quality. My children request this all the time during the winter months.
Provided by chefbren
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large dutch oven, pour all three cartons of chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- In the meantime, cook bacon in large nonstick frying pan until crisp.
- Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.
- Remove all but 2 tbsp of bacon grease.
- Add half the stick of butter and the onions.
- Cook over medium to low heat for 5 minutes, then add the garlic for another 5, or until onions are tranluscent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions.
- Cook the flour for 2-3 minutes, to get rid of the raw flour taste.
- Add one cup at a time of the half and half, stirring to avoid any lumps.
- Once all of the half and half is combined, let simmer for 10 minutes, or until desired consistency.
- Add 1.5 packages of hashbrowns to the boiling chicken stock.
- Take the other 1/2 package and add to a food processor, blending until smooth.
- Add the blended potatoes to the chicken stock.
- Then add the roux (onions, flour, half and half).
- Let simmer for 15 minutes, continually stirring to combine.
- Crumble 6 slices of bacon and add to soup in the last 5 minutes, along with the remaining 1/2 stick of butter.
- Scoop into bowls and add the cheese green onions and the rest of the bacon to the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1448.1, Fat 97.8, SaturatedFat 45.3, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 1509.1, Carbohydrate 111, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 13.5, Protein 39
BEST EVER POTATO SOUP (TASTE OF HOME)
I switched this up a bit and added peas and corn with the carrots. I also left the skin on the potatoes. Overall very creamy and good. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home. Next time I'll skip the Velveeta and add real cheese.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain drippings and add vegetables, seasonings, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix flour and milk until smooth and stir into soup.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.
BEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP EVER!
I had a difficult time getting this recipe. I got this recipe from my great aunt. I have it memorized so I would never forget it. This is a one of a kind recipe and so delicious. One bowl of this soup will fill you up!
Provided by cori 3
Categories Potato
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Sauté celery and onions together.
- Add potatoes and chicken broth.
- Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
- In batches, puree potatoes in blender and return to sauce pan. (I usually don't use a blender, I just use a fork).
- Stir in milk and seasonings.
- Add the cheese and heat only until melted. garnish with paprika, croutons, and parsley.
Tips:
- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are best for potato soup because they break down easily and create a creamy texture.
- Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and nutrients to the soup.
- Season to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
- Garnish the soup: Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, before serving.
Conclusion:
Potato soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a delicious potato soup that will warm you up on a cold day or make a great addition to your next meal.
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