The Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup Recipe
This ultimate creamy potato soup recipe features tender gold potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a rich, velvety broth made with butter, milk, and sour cream. Easy to prepare, this soup delivers the perfect blend of hearty and creamy comfort in every bite. Ideal for cozy dinners or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 strips (uncooked) bacon, cut into small pieces
- 3 tbsp butter (unsalted or salted)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1.5 cup/200g)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g)
- 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes, peeled and diced (1.15kg)
- 4 cups chicken broth (945ml)
- 2 cups milk (475ml)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream (155ml)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- ¼ - ½ tsp ancho chili powder
- ⅔ cup sour cream (160g)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, chives, extra sour cream, and bacon
Instructions
- Cook bacon pieces in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter. Add chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, whisking to prevent lumps. Add diced potatoes.
- Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Cook until heated through.
- Add sour cream and blend until creamy, using an immersion blender if desired.
- Garnish with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and extra sour cream.
Notes
- Adjust ancho chili powder to your heat preference.
- Blending part or all of the soup will create a smoother texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 960mg