flavorful potato soup

Recipe by
Paula Mahon
Blue Eye, AR

What a frugal and wonderful recipe-costs about $5 to make (excluding toppings), and I like mine without any toppings. Sometimes I'll add fried sliced beef sausage to the top for dinner, served with crusty bread. Adjust the seasonings because some people like more pepper than I do.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For flavorful potato soup

  • 3 slice
    regular bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 4 stalk
    celery, chopped, leaving some leaves on
  • 2 md
    carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 6 md
    russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 can
    13-15 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese, if desired, for topping
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream, if desired, for topping
  • 2 md
    green onions, chopped, if desired, for topping

How To Make flavorful potato soup

  • 1
    In a pot, fry bacon pieces on medium heat, stirring, until done. Remove from pan, leaving bacon grease.
  • 2
    Add onion, celery and carrots to grease in pan. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes and salt, pepper and onion powder. Stir.
  • 3
    Add chicken broth, water and the cooked bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook 30 minutes, or until potatoes are done. Taste and add more seasonings, as needed.
  • 4
    Turn off heat, add milk and butter and stir. Ready to serve. Top with any toppings you'd like.

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