Best Homemade Potato Soup
Indulge in the warmth and creaminess of this homemade potato soup that's perfect for any cold day. Packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable toppings, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 onion diced
- 3 carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp flour (corn starch can be substituted)
- 1 cup finely grated cheese of your choice
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy in a soup pot.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrot in bacon fat.
- Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and seasonings, cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in broth and simmer until potatoes soften.
- Whisk together flour (or corn starch) and milk, add to pot to thicken.
- Optionally blend a portion of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Combine blended soup back into the pot.
- Stir in crumbled bacon and garnish with parsley, additional bacon, and cheese when serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite toppings like sour cream or crispy fried onions for extra flavor.