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Ultimate Creamy Soup

Ultimate Creamy Soup

Discover the Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup, a rich and comforting blend of flavors perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips uncooked bacon cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted or salted
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped (about 1.5 cups / 200g)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1 inch (about 6 large potatoes / 1.15kg)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • q.s. shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream and bacon for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or soup pot
  • Whisk
  • Blender or immersion blender
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon pieces in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the pot, melt it, and then add chopped onion. Cook until tender and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic; stir until smooth. Add potatoes, chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Stir well and bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, or use an immersion blender in the pot. Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir well.
  5. Add sour cream and reserved bacon pieces. Stir and allow to simmer for 15 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve soup in bowls, topped with additional sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, or chives as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, add a splash of white wine after cooking the onions and garlic.
You can replace bacon with turkey bacon or omit it for a vegetarian version. For a vegan version, use plant-based milk, vegan sour cream, and omit any animal products.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently over medium heat and adjust the consistency with additional broth or milk if needed.
Consider garnishing with fresh herbs or paprika for a vibrant presentation. Enjoy!
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