Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 strips lean bacon, chopped; 1 cup finely sliced leeks or onion or 8 large green onions with tops, finely sliced; 2 clove garlic, minced; 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 3/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white or black pepper; 2 cup low-fat(1%)milk; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour or potato flakes; 1 tsp dried basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 strips lean bacon, chopped
1 cup finely sliced leeks or onion or 8 large green onions with tops, finely sliced
2 clove garlic, minced
3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 3/4 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white or black pepper
2 cup low-fat(1%)milk
3 tbsp all-purpose flour or potato flakes
1 tsp dried basil leaves

1
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
2
Remove bacon, reserving drippings.
3
Drain bacon on paper towels; set aside.
4
Add leeks and garlic to reserved drippings and cook until tender.
5
Add potatoes, broth, salt, and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
8
Using a fork, slightly mash the potatoes against the side of the saucepan.
9
In a medium-sized bowl, wisk together the milk, flour or potato flakes, and basil; stir into potato mixture.
10
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken.
11
Cook and stir 2 minutes more or until thickened.
12
Ladle soup into bowls.
13
Top with bacon.
14
Serve with corn bread.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 strips lean bacon, chopped, 1 cup finely sliced leeks or onion or 8 large green onions with tops, finely sliced, 2 clove garlic, minced, 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, 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.

Potato Soup

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