Creamy Potato Soup

By srumbel

This Creamy Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food! It’s made with simple ingredients, no cream soups, and made on the stove top in under 30 minutes.
from countrysidecravings.com

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (30g) all purpose flour
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth/stock
• 2 cups (475ml) milk of choice
• 2-2 1/2 pounds (900-1125g) Potatoes of choice, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup (110g) sour cream (fat level of choice)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot brown the bacon, onion, and celery until onion is soft and translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Stir in chicken broth and milk until well combined. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on medium-low to low for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. The smaller your potatoes the quicker they will cook.

When potatoes are tender remove from heat and stir in sour cream.

Recipe Notes

I like to use Yukon gold potatoes because they hold their shape well after cooking. However, any potato will work for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts: Nutrition was calculated using low sodium chicken broth, whole milk, and regular sour cream. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.

What to serve with Creamy Potato Soup

A grilled cheese and ham sandwich
A simple side salad
Any roasted vegetable
Crusty bread
All the toppings!!! Bacon, cheddar, green onions, sour cream…

Servings: 5