Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Potatoes (6-8 depending on size); 1 medium onion, diced; 4 14oz cans chicken broth; 2 cups water; 2 sticks butter; 3/4 cup flour; 1 pint heavy cream; 1 dash basil; 1 dash sugar; Salt and Pepper to taste; Garnish:; 4-6 pieces cooked bacon; Chopped chives (amount according to preference); 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack/Cheddar cheese blend

Servings: persons

Potatoes (6-8 depending on size)
1 medium onion, diced
4 14oz cans chicken broth
2 cups water
2 sticks butter
3/4 cup flour
1 pint heavy cream
1 dash basil
1 dash sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnish:
4-6 pieces cooked bacon
Chopped chives (amount according to preference)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack/Cheddar cheese blend

1
Peel, cube, and boil potatoes; set aside.
2
In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat, being careful not to burn it.
3
Add onion and cook until softened.
4
Add the flour and stir constantly with a wire whisk for three minutes or until a proper rue is made.
5
Slowly add the chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, basil, and sugar.
6
Bring to boil, stirring often with wire whisk.
7
Gradually add the heavy cream until you've reached the proper consistency.
8
Add potatoes and simmer for approximately 5 minutes to bring the potatoes up to temperature.
9
Ladle the soup into individual bowls and garnish with chopped bacon, chives and the cheese blend.

1617

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Potatoes (6-8 depending on size), 1 medium onion, diced, 4 14oz cans chicken broth, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Creamy Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Potato Soup

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