Irish Potato Soup
Ingredients
- ***For the soup:***
- 10 strips bacon
divided
- 1 onion
diced
- 2 stalks celery
diced
- 6 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes
peeled and chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
unsalted
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- ***For serving:***
- 1/3 cup chives
chopped
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
shredded
Directions
- 1
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.
- 2
Allow the bacon to cool and crumble it into small pieces. Place 1/2 of the crumbled bacon into a slow cooker and reserve the other 1/2 in the fridge for serving.
- 3
Add the onion, the celery, the garlic, and the potatoes into the slow cooker.
- 4
Add the broth, the parsley, the salt, and the pepper to the veggie mixture.
- 5
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low-heat for 8 hours or high-heat for 4 hours.
- 6
Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes in the slow cooker.
- 7
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it begins to sizzle.
- 8
Whisk the flour into the butter for 1 minute.
- 9
Slowly, add the milk, 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until the milk is completely mixed in.
- 10
Cook the mixture, while constantly whisking, until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- 11
Turn off the heat and stir 2 cups of the cheese and the sour cream into the sauce mixture.
- 12
Mix the sauce into the soup and stir to combine.
- 13
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved bacon, the remaining cheese, and the chives.
- 14
Serve.
Irish Potato Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a meal that's warm, yummy, and incredibly easy to prepare, delivering a truly fulfilling dinner experience? This Irish Potato Soup recipe is your answer, bringing together comfort and flavor in every spoonful.
This recipe works by creating a deeply savory and creamy base, loaded with tender Idaho potatoes and nourishing vegetables like onion and celery. The careful addition of salty bacon and rich sharp cheddar cheese throughout, along with a decadent roux, ensures a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that sets this soup apart as a truly special meal.
Expect to dip your spoon into a wonderfully creamy, cheesy, and savory concoction. Each mouthful offers the comforting tenderness of potatoes, complemented by the delicate crunch of celery and onion, and the salty, smoky notes of bacon. It's a robust and hearty soup designed to warm you from the inside out, making dinner feel like a cozy embrace. The finishing touches of extra melty cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh chives elevate it into a truly satisfying dish.
The recipe is wonderfully robust as written, but you can tailor the bacon to your liking, adjusting how much of the crispy bits you incorporate into the soup itself versus reserving for a final, delightful topping. Since salt and pepper are added 'to taste,' you have full control over the final seasoning balance, ensuring it's perfect for your palate.
This Irish Potato Soup is ideal for a comforting family dinner or a cozy evening in. Serve it hot, garnished generously with more shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and freshly chopped chives to achieve the full, irresistible effect.