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Creamy potato soup with bacon, vegetables, and tender potato pieces in a ceramic bowl

Creamy Potato Soup with Bacon, Vegetables and Milk

Creamy potato soup combines tender russet potatoes, a smooth milk-based texture, savory vegetables, and bacon for a comforting bowl. This hearty recipe is perfect when you want a cozy homemade soup with rich flavor and satisfying texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon
  • 6 slices bacon
Soup
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups mirepoix (celery, carrots, and onions, all minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon favorite seasoning
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1-2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (3 cups cubed)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake the bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes. Crumble or cut the cooked bacon into pieces.
  2. Melt the butter in a soup pot, then cook the mirepoix, garlic, salt, and seasoning until the vegetables become soft.
Cooking
  1. Stir the flour into the vegetables and butter, cooking for a few minutes to remove the raw flour flavor.
  2. Add the milk gradually, mixing after each addition until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the potatoes and enough chicken broth to reach the preferred consistency.
  4. Simmer the soup for 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are very tender and the soup has thickened.
  5. Stir the bacon pieces into the soup when ready to serve.

Notes

The soup thickens as it simmers and continues to become thicker as it cools, so add chicken broth gradually to reach the desired consistency.