Creamy Red Potato Soup

Creamy Red Potato Soup

Indulge in creamy Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup with crisp bacon, hearty vegetables, and melted cheddar. Perfectly seasoned and served in a sourdough bread bowl for extra flavor!
Prep10 minutes
Cook45 minutes
Serves10
Courses & Occasions Soups & Stews
Quick & Easy 1 Dish
Onion Product Yellow Onions
Ways to Cook Stove Top
Potato Product Red Potato

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bacon, chopped
  • 1 small Farmer's Promise onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 lbs. Farmer's Promise potatoes, cubed
  • 6 c. water
  • 6 chicken bouillon cubes
  • ⅔ c. unsalted butter
  • ¾ c. flour
  • 4 c. milk, divided
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 2 ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Green onions, for garnish
  • Sourdough bread bowl, optional

Instructions

  • Add chopped bacon to soup kettle or Dutch oven & cook on medium heat until crisp, stirring often. Scoop bacon out & place on plate covered with paper towel; set aside. Pour out all but about 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
  • Add onion, celery & carrots to bacon grease; cook until onion is translucent; add minced garlic & potatoes. Cover with water & add chicken bouillon cubes. Heat until boiling then cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
  • In another pan, melt butter & whisk in flour until smooth; cook for 1 minute. Slowly add 2 cups of milk, salt & pepper and whisk until thickened.
  • Add cream mixture to Dutch oven with an additional 2 cups of milk, sour cream, shredded cheese & reserved bacon. Stir until cheese is melted, portion out into bread bowls and garnish with cheese & green onions.

Recipe Tips

Speed up the cooking time by using cooked crumbled bacon.
Substitute bacon grease for olive oil or avocado oil.
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