Description
A rich, creamy potato soup that combines the earthy flavors of gold potatoes with the savory crunch of bacon, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g)
- 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, approx. 6 large potatoes or 1.15kg)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅔ cup sour cream (160g)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth (945ml)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 cups milk (475ml)
- 6 slices uncooked bacon (chopped)
- 3 large garlic cloves (minced)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (155ml)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped, approx. 1.5 cups or 200g)
Instructions
- Heat the pot over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy and browned. Remove and set aside, reserving the rendered fat.
- Melt the butter in the pot with the bacon fat, then add the chopped onion. Sauté until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
- Dust the contents with flour and stir to form a smooth mixture; whisk if necessary to break up clumps.
- Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then cook until potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- Lower heat to a simmer. Carefully remove and puree about half of the soup using a blender until smooth.
- Return the pureed portion to the pot and stir in the sour cream and reserved bacon.
- Let the soup simmer for an additional 15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, or chives as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or other root vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: comfort food, potato soup, creamy soup, easy recipes, family meals