Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 6bacon strips
diced
- 3 ccubed peeled potatoes
- 1 smallcarrot
grated
- ½ cchopped onion
- 1 tbspdried parsley flakes
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tsppepper
- ½ tspcelery seed
- 1 canchicken broth
- 3 tbspall-purpose flour
- 3 c2% milk
- 8 ozvelveeta
cubed
- 2green onions
thinly sliced, optional
Directions
- 1
In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess drippings. Add the vegetables, seasonings and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Whisk together the flour and milk until smooth, then stir it into the soup. Editor's Tip: Always whisk the flour and milk together before adding them to the soup (it creates a makeshift roux). Adding dry flour directly to the pot will cause it to clump and will lead to a lumpy potato soup that will not thicken correctly. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about two minutes.
- 3
Stir in the cheese until melted. Garnish servings with green onions if desired. Editor's Tip: If you wish, load your homemade potato soup with more tasty toppings. Extra crumbled cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese or a dollop of sour cream would be wonderful additions. Basically anything you'd put on a baked potato recipe can work here.
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About this Recipe
When a chilly day calls for ultimate comfort or you're seeking the perfect hearty side for your steak dinner, this homemade Potato Soup delivers rich, satisfying flavor in just 30 minutes. It's designed to be an easy, yet deeply fulfilling, meal that quickly becomes a family favorite.
What makes this Potato Soup truly special is its incredible depth of flavor achieved with minimal effort. The crispy diced bacon provides a savory foundation, while the creamy Velveeta melts seamlessly into a velvety broth, ensuring every spoonful is pure comfort. The combination of savory and creamy elements creates a harmonious balance that’s both familiar and incredibly satisfying.
Expect a wonderfully creamy soup, rich with the savory essence of bacon and chicken broth, studded with tender cubes of potato. The subtle sweetness of grated carrot and the aromatic kick of chopped onion, brightened by celery seed and parsley, creates a balanced flavor profile. It’s a hearty dish that feels substantial without being overly heavy, offering a comforting warmth that truly soothes on any given evening.
While this recipe shines as written, feel free to adjust to your taste. The green onions are an optional garnish that adds a fresh, zesty finish to each bowl. For those looking for a richer creaminess, a higher fat milk could be considered, though the 2% milk still yields a wonderfully smooth texture. If you're adapting for dietary needs, omitting the bacon and swapping for vegetable broth makes for a comforting vegetarian option.
This Potato Soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner, a satisfying lunch, or as an impressive, comforting starter to a home-cooked steak meal. Serve it piping hot, perhaps with a sprinkle of extra bacon or a dollop of sour cream if desired.