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Creamy potato soup topped with chives and shredded cheese in white bowls. A cozy, homemade comfort food recipe by Baked Bree.

Potato Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large potatoes peeled and diced into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish
  • Chopped chives for garnish
  • Cooked and crumbled bacon optional (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cover the diced potatoes with water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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  • In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir the flour into the onion mixture, and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, stirring constantly.
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  • Gradually add the chicken broth and milk to the pot, stirring continuously. Add the cooked potatoes back into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Heat through without boiling, about 5 minutes.
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  • If thick, add a splash more of the broth to thin it out. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is creamy with some chunks of potato left.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve warm with shredded cheese, fresh chives, and optional bacon crumbles on top.
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Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 568mgFiber: 5g
Keyword Potato Soup
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