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Creamy Potato Soup

Potato soup that is thick and creamy
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Course Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 456 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock or broth
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • ⅔ cup whipping cream
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)
  • green onion, sliced (optional)
  • extra cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Peel the potatoes and dice them into small cubes. Set aside.
  • On medium heat, melt butter in a large pot. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it is soft. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock and potatoes. Place a tight-fitting lid on the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the half-and-half, whipping cream, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and hot sauce and stir until well mixed. Heat on low until the soup is hot. Then, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese until it has melted. If needed, add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with chopped crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions.

Notes

Potatoes

Three pounds of yellow potatoes are approximately equivalent to 5 medium-sized potatoes. You can substitute white potatoes for yellow potatoes.

Half-and-Half

Half-and-half is a mixture of equal parts whole milk and cream. Buy it ready-made, or make your own.

Vegetarian Soup

Substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock and omit the bacon.

Gluten-Free Soup

Use gluten-free chicken stock or broth.

Yield

This recipe makes about nine 1-cup servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1011IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Creamy Potato Soup, Soup, Soup Recipe
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