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Creamy Potato Soup With Bacon Recipe

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This Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon is the perfect comfort food, featuring diced russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and flavorful vegetables like onions, celery, and carrots. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that's easy to prepare with chicken stock and milk, making it rich and creamy. The toppings of shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, and bacon add an extra burst of flavor. Ideal for warming up on a cold day!

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, diced scallions, bacon for topping

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy, then remove from pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add chicken stock, stirring continuously.
  • Add diced potatoes and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with cheddar, scallions, and bacon toppings.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock.

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