Teresa's Potato Soup

Creamy, comforting, and irresistibly hearty, Teresa's Potato Soup is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Packed with tender Russet potatoes, sautéed celery, and sweet yellow onion, this classic soup achieves a velvety consistency with the perfect balance of milk and heavy cream. A touch of garlic and a sprinkle of black pepper enhance the savory base, while cheddar cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, and green onions provide a delightful, flavorful garnish. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total cook time of under an hour, this easy homemade potato soup is ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Whether served with crusty bread or on its own, this recipe is a timeless crowd-pleaser that's sure to warm both hearts and bellies.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 Celery stalks
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
• 0.5 cup Cooked bacon crumbles

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the onion and celery, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stir, and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 7

Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 8

Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially mash the potatoes in the soup, leaving some chunks for texture.

Step 9

Stir in the milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer gently for another 10 minutes.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

Step 11

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3081.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3358.6

Total Fat 175.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 508.1mg	0%
Sodium 10830.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 317.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 131.5g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 1461.8mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 8598.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 37.6%