🥔 Homemade Potato Soup

Homemade Potato Soup

This **Homemade Potato Soup** is creamy, hearty, and packed with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and bacon — all in a rich, savory broth. It's the ultimate comfort food, ready in under an hour and perfect for chilly days!

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 45 min

Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon: In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.
  2. Sauté veggies: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Make roux: Stir in butter and flour. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  4. Add liquids: Gradually whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add potatoes: Stir in diced potatoes, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Add milk: Stir in milk and heat through (do not boil).
  7. Optional blend: For a creamier texture, blend 1–2 cups of soup and return to pot.
  8. Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese, reserved bacon, and chives. Serve with crusty bread.

Tip: For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk and skip the cheese. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to loosen.

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