My Mom's Easy Potato Soup
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food: My Mom’s Easy Potato Soup! This creamy, hearty classic is packed with tender Russet potatoes, sautéed onions, and a flavorful chicken broth base, all thickened to perfection with a touch of flour and milk. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe combines simple pantry staples with rich toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions for an irresistible finish. Whether you prefer it smooth or slightly chunky, this one-pot wonder is the perfect weeknight meal or cozy lunch option. Serve hot and savor every comforting spoonful of this homemade favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Cooked and crumbled bacon
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
Directions
Step 1
Peel and dice the potatoes into small, bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the onion.
Step 2
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 3
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to form a paste. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Step 4
Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the milk. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency (you can leave it slightly chunky or make it completely smooth).
Step 7
Season with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 8
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy a comforting bowl of my mom’s easy potato soup.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3120.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3077.1 |
| Total Fat 140.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 71.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 410.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7822.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 322.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 45.6g | |
| Protein 142.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 214.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1760.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 9341.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories