Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this soul-warming creamy potato soup recipe that whispers homemade happiness. Hearty potatoes blend seamlessly with rich cream and subtle herbs, promising a spoonful of pure satisfaction for hungry souls seeking delicious warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ pounds (1.13 kg) gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ¾-inch pieces
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
- 6 strips bacon, chopped
Thickening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅔ cup (158 ml) heavy cream
- ⅔ cup (160 g) sour cream
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder (optional)
Topping Ingredients (optional):
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped chives
- Additional bacon
Instructions
- Prepare a solid foundation by meticulously peeling potatoes and transforming them into uniform, small cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Create a flavor base in a spacious cooking vessel by gently melting butter over moderate heat, then introducing diced onions and allowing them to soften and become translucent, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté briefly until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen, enhancing the underlying flavor profile.
- Introduce the precisely cubed potatoes into the aromatic mixture, then cascade chicken or vegetable broth over them, elevating the pot to a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the potatoes to tenderize and absorb the liquid’s essence, monitoring their doneness by testing with a fork until they yield effortlessly, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of patient cooking.
- Transform the soup’s consistency by employing an immersion blender, carefully puréeing directly in the pot until achieving a velvety smooth texture, or alternatively transferring portions to a standard blender for processing.
- Enrich the soup with heavy cream, introducing luxurious depth and creaminess while balancing with carefully measured salt, freshly ground pepper, and fragrant thyme leaves.
- Permit the soup to harmonize its flavors through a final gentle simmer, tasting and adjusting seasonings to personal preference and ensuring a perfectly balanced profile.
- Present the soup in inviting bowls, embellishing with optional garnishes like sharp cheddar cheese shreds and delicately chopped green onions, creating visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Potato Selection Matters: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most velvety texture that breaks down beautifully during cooking.
- Blending Technique: For ultra-smooth soup, blend the entire batch; for rustic texture, mash some potatoes and leave chunks for hearty mouthfeel.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to create a rich, vegan-friendly version that maintains luxurious consistency.
- Flavor Boosting Hack: Roast potatoes briefly before adding to the pot to develop deeper, slightly caramelized undertones that elevate the soup’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 533
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1112 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg