Description
Potato lovers rejoice with this ultimate creamy potato soup from grandma’s traditional kitchen. Hearty Wisconsin cheddar, crisp bacon bits, and fresh chives create a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Dairy and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional):
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic in melted butter over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot, increasing heat to high and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce temperature to low, cover the pot, and allow the potatoes to simmer gently until they become fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or standard blender to puree the soup until completely smooth and creamy.
- Return the soup to low heat, slowly incorporate heavy cream, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with crispy bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and freshly chopped chives for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prevent lumpy soup by cutting potatoes into uniform, small cubes for even cooking and smoother texture.
- Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version that maintains rich flavor profile.
- Enhance creaminess by using an immersion blender directly in the pot for silky-smooth consistency without transferring hot liquid.
- Lower fat content by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter yet still indulgent soup experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg