Perfect Potato Soup

Name: Perfect Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.5 large onion, diced small; 20 baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 4 green onions, finely sliced; 1 dash paprika, or to taste

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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.

Recipe by Marilee Wilson Mack

Updated on January 25, 2023

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

392	Calories
19g	Fat
47g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 1157mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 46mg	231%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 1140mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.