Description
Creamy potato soup from Ireland delights palates with rich, comforting flavors. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising warmth and satisfaction you’ll savor with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons chives
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add chopped potatoes and chicken broth to the pot, increasing heat to high and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the soup to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer a portion of the soup to a standard blender, carefully pureeing until smooth and creamy while leaving some potato chunks for texture.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stirring in heavy cream and creating a velvety consistency.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste and ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, topping with crispy crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped chives for a classic garnish.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, offering additional toppings on the side for personalized enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap out regular dairy for lactose-free cream and milk to make this soup friendly for sensitive stomachs.
- Use turkey bacon or plant-based bacon bits as healthier protein alternatives that still deliver amazing crunch and flavor.
- Cut potatoes into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Enhance soup’s richness by adding a splash of white wine or a teaspoon of herbs like thyme or rosemary during the simmering process for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg