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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking the most delicious and unforgettable potato soup you'll ever taste. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With a symphony of flavors and textures, this creamy and comforting soup will warm your soul on a chilly day or brighten up any gathering. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's create a potato soup masterpiece that will become a cherished family recipe for generations to come.

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THE BEST-EVER POTATO SOUP



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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

1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 -8 potatoes, cubed
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed

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.

ABSOLUTELY ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP



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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

1 pound bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

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

ALMOST-FAMOUS BAKED POTATO SOUP



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For a place with a carb-forward name, Panera Bread sells a lot of soup: nearly 250 million cups per year. Broccoli Cheddar has been the chain's perennial best seller, and the creamy Baked Potato Soup has never been far behind. The company has taken the potato soup off most menus permanently, and although we're not sure why it disappeared, we have a fix: Our test kitchen chefs created this version you can make at home.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup half-and-half
2 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh chives, for topping

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, scallion whites and a big pinch of salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add the flour, celery seeds and white pepper; stir until combined.
  • Add the potatoes, 3 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and transfer 1/2 cup of the potatoes to a blender. Add the half-and-half, cream cheese and parmesan and blend until very smooth. Gently stir the mixture into the pot along with the scallion greens, hot sauce and half of the bacon. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat; season with salt.
  • Divide the soup among bowls. Top with cheddar cheese, the remaining bacon and chives.

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

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.

THE BEST BAKED POTATO SOUP EVER!



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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

2 medium potatoes (about 2 cups chopped)
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced white onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup instant mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 chopped green onion (green part only)

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!

OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP



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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

¼ cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, diced
3 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried thyme

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

PERFECT POTATO SOUP



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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

6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
½ large onion, diced small
20 baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg
4 green onions, finely sliced
1 dash paprika, or to taste

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

WORLD'S BEST POTATO SOUP



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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

8 unpeeled potatoes, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
6 cubes chicken bouillon
1 pint half-and-half cream
1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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

THE BEST POTATO SOUP EVER!



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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

3 (32 ounce) cartons chicken stock
2 (32 ounce) bags of cubed frozen hash browns (thawed)
1/2 cup butter
12 slices bacon
1 white onion, cubed
2 tablespoons flour
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
1 pint half-and-half
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
1 bunch green onion, diced (for garnish)

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)



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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

6 bacon, strips diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% low-fat milk
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced

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-EVER POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Best-Ever Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim M.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 slices bacon, diced
3 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1 small carrot
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
8 ounces Velveeta cheese
2 green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, carrrot, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 934, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 12.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Good options include Yukon Gold, Russet, and Red potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Use a flavorful broth. Chicken or vegetable broth are both good options. You can also use water, but the soup will be less flavorful.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. This will make your soup more nutritious and flavorful. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, and leeks.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika.
  • Garnish the soup before serving. This will make it look more appealing. Good options include chopped parsley, chives, or bacon bits.

Conclusion:

Potato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following the tips above, you can make the best potato soup ever!

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