Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 8 oz bacon bite-sized pieces
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 med onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
  • green onions to serve

Instruction

  • Peel and cube the potatoes into small pieces. Add the potatoes into a pot and cover with water. Season with salt and cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes can be pierced through easily. Drain and set aside.
  • Cube the bacon and sauté in a Dutch oven until crispy. Once cooked remove from Dutch oven and leave 1 Tbsp of bacon grease.
  • Add butter and chopped onions into the Dutch oven, sauté until onions are tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Whisk in flour until incorporated. Add in the milk and chicken broth and bring to a soft boil.
  • Add the potatoes and season the soup with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in the sour cream, shredded cheese and cooked bacon. Bring the potato soup to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Serve this easy potato soup with your favorite toppings.