How to Make the Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup

Introduction

• Presenter: Sam from Sugar Spun Run
• Recipe originally shared over a year ago on the blog
• Received many five-star reviews and fan mail
• Video demonstration for making the creamy potato soup

Equipment Needed

• Large pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 strips of bacon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 medium-sized onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into pieces no larger than one inch)
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 2/3 cup of heavy cream
• 2/3 cup of sour cream

Spices

• 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of ancho chili powder (or regular chili powder)

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Bacon

• Use a large pot to cook bacon until crisp over medium heat
• Remove bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate

Step 2: Cooking Onion and Garlic

• Add butter and chopped onion to the pot
• Cook until the onion is translucent (3-5 minutes)
• Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant

Step 3: Making the Soup Base

• Sprinkle flour over onion and garlic mixture
• Stir until smooth for a creamy base

Step 4: Adding Potatoes and Liquid

• Add chopped Yukon Gold potatoes to the pot
• Pour in chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream

Step 5: Adding Spices

• Add salt, black pepper, and ancho chili powder
• Stir to combine

Step 6: Cooking the Potatoes

• Bring the mixture to a boil
• Cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes)

Step 7: Simmer and Puree

• Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes
• Use an immersion blender to puree half of the soup
  • Alternatively, use a regular blender

Step 8: Final Touches

• Add sour cream and reserved bacon back into the pot
• Stir and simmer for 15 minutes before serving

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as is or top with additional bacon, cheddar cheese, more sour cream, or chives

Conclusion

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