Perfect Potato Soup

Name: Perfect Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 large onion, diced small; 20 baby carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 4 green onions, finely sliced; 1 dash paprika, or to taste

⏱️ Ready in 1h 20m 🥄 Prep 30 min 🔥 Cook 50 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 5 views

Say goodbye to ho-hum potato soup! Easy to prepare with ingredients you probably have on hand. Garnish with a pat of butter if desired. Best served with warm, crisp bread.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 50 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 392

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.7g 24%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1157mg 50%

Total Carbohydrate 46.8g 17%

Dietary Fiber 5.7g 20%

Total Sugars 3.1g

Protein 10.7g 21%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil.

Cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.

Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes.

Drain bacon slices on paper towels.

Pour out bacon grease.

Melt butter in the saucepan over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the pan with a flat-edged wooden spoon.

Add celery, onion, carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.

Sprinkle in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Pour half-and-half and chicken broth into the saucepan.

Add potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.

Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.