Creamy Potato Soup
A flavorful potato soup with a thick, luscious texture that you will love,
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
- 32 ounces of chicken stock
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups of sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1-2 teaspoons of onion powder
- salt and black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- sharp cheddar, shredded
- sour cream
- chives, finely chopped
- bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and add 4 strips of bacon cut in half or thirds
- Cook the bacon until it is crisp and then transfer the bacon onto some paper towels and set aside for now
- Add the diced yellow onion and cook for 5-6 minutes or until softened
- Add 4 cloves of garlic and cook for 60 seconds while stirring constantly
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all purpose flour over the softened onions and garlic and stir to combine
- Add 32 ounces of chicken stock and 2 cups of whole milk and bring the mixture to a simmer
- Add the diced potatoes and simmer until the potatoes are tender
- Transfer about half of the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until fairly smooth
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the blended portion back into the pot along with 1/2 cup of sour cream or greek yogurt, 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar and 1 teaspoon of onion powder and mix until completely combined
- Taste and add additional salt, black pepper or onion powder if desired
- Roughly chop the crisped bacon and either mix it into the soup or use it as a garnish along with additional shredded cheddar, sour cream and chopped chives
- Enjoy hot