Creamy Potato Soup With Bacon Recipe

Name: Creamy Potato Soup With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (1 inch); 2 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (1/4-1/2 inch); 1 lb bacon, sliced; 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 -4 quarts water; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; ¼ cup chicken soup base; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 -2 pint heavy cream; cornstarch, slurry (2 parts starch/1 part water); salt; chives, chopped

Servings: persons

4 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (1 inch)
2 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (1/4-1/2 inch)
1 lb bacon, sliced
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 -4 quarts water
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon pepper
¼ cup chicken soup base
2 fresh bay leaves
1 -2 pint heavy cream
cornstarch, slurry (2 parts starch/1 part water)
salt
chives, chopped

1
Peel and chop potatoes; rinse and set aside to drain.
2
Chop bacon slices into julienne strips; fry in a large stock pot until slightly crisp.
3
Remove half of the cooked bacon bits and set aside.
4
Add chopped onions and celery to remaining bacon bits and fat, cooking slowly until veggies are tender (10-20 minutes).
5
Stir in potatoes and cover with water.
6
Add more water based on thickness desired.
7
Add seasoning salt, pepper, soup base and bay leaves.
8
Simmer until potatoes are tender.
9
Slowly add slurry 1 Tablespoon at a time to thicken to taste.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
11
Remove bay leaves.
12
Lower temperature; add cream based on taste preferences.
13
Heat soup through and immediately remove from heat.
14
Serve topped with remaining bacon bits and chives.

1070

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (1 inch), 2 cups potatoes, peeled, diced (1/4-1/2 inch), 1 lb bacon, sliced, 2 cups onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Potato Soup With Bacon 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 With Bacon

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