The Best Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

The Best Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

catalinacooks.com

Rich, creamy potato soup with crispy bacon, ancho chili flavor, and melted cheddar—perfect comfort food on a chilly day.

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Ingredients

  • 6 strips (uncooked) bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1.5 cup/200g)
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (42g)
  • 2 ½ lbs gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1” pieces (about 6 large potatoes)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (945ml)
  • 2 cups milk (475ml)
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream (155ml)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder** (adjust to taste)
  • ⅔ cup sour cream (160g)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream and bacon for topping (optional)

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