Description
A creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add the milk mixture to the potato mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, and sour cream until melted and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with plant-based alternatives. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 15g