Taste of Home
Best Ever Potato Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).
You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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6 bacon strips, diced
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3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
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1 small carrot, grated
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon celery seed
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups 2% milk
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8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
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2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
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2.
Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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