Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes Perfect Potato Soup 4.8 (41) 37 Reviews 13 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 392 Calories 19g Fat 47g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved