Name: Old-Fashioned Potato Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup of milk; 1/2 cup of heavy cream; 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Chopped chives for garnish

Old-Fashioned Potato Soup Recipe

Sylvia Ewald Modified: February 13, 2024

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How To Make Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of heavy cream
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside for later.
In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent.
Add the diced potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Be careful as it will be hot.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in the milk and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the soup hot, topped with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped chives.