Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
This Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with smoky bacon flavor. It’s an easy comfort meal that comes together in about 45 minutes and is perfect for cozy dinners.
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking the soup
- Blender For partial blending
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 3 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving a small amount of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add celery and onion to the pot and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add cubed potatoes and stir to coat. Return bacon to the pot and pour in enough chicken stock to cover the potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook briefly, then whisk in heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro until thickened.
- Stir the creamy mixture into the soup. Blend about half of the soup until smooth, then return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for the creamiest texture. Blend only part of the soup for a balance of smooth and chunky. Add bacon at the end for extra crispness.