Best Potato Soup Recipe - Loaded and Ultra Creamy - So Delicious and Comforting. (2024)

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Thick, creamy, and ready in under an hour, this is truly the Best Potato Soup Recipe. Heavy cream and sour cream form a creamy base to the broth, while mashing half of the potatoes thickens the soup. Top with bacon and shredded cheese for an easy, satisfying meal or starter.

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The Best Potato Soup Recipe

Potato soup is a classic comfort food, perfect for warming up on those chilly evenings or enjoying as a starter to a nice meal. This recipe features russet potatoes in a thick, creamy broth with both heavy cream and sour cream. It’s rich and savory, and the texture is both thick and creamy.

Bacon adds a salty touch and I love to add some shredded cheese on top before serving. The best part is, that the entire recipe comes together in under an hour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend!

If you love potato soup like I do, be sure to check out my ham and potato soup, Instant Pot potato soup, and potato leek soup recipes too.

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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Potato Soup

What makes this the best potato soup recipe? Here are a few reasons.

  • Ready in an hour. Unlike many soups that need to simmer for hours, this potato soup recipe requires just 50 minutes from start to finish.
  • Thick, creamy texture. Half of the potatoes are mashed, which creates a thick, creamy potato soup. But there’s still plenty of potato chunks to bite into!
  • Bacon! Chopped bacon is stirred right into the soup, adding a bit of salty flavor and texture. Plus, bacon just makes everything better!
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Recipe Ingredients

This potato soup recipe is made with russet potatoes, bacon, heavy cream, and just a few other ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card below for measurements.

  • Bacon – Diced into small pieces. Adds a savory, salty flavor to the soup.
  • Butter
  • Onion & garlic – Aromatics for added flavor.
  • Flour – Thickens the broth.
  • Heavy cream – Adds a rich, creamy flavor and texture to the soup.
  • Chicken broth – I recommend low-sodium.
  • Potatoes – Russet potatoes are my go-to for potato soup. Peel and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Sour cream – Adds a slight tang and extra creaminess to the soup.
  • Salt & pepper

How to Make Potato Soup

Here’s an overview of how to make the best potato soup. See the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

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  • Cook the bacon. Cook the diced bacon until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Create the roux. Cook the onion in butter until tender then stir in the garlic. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1-2 minutes to create the roux.
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  • Simmer. Pour in the broth and scrape the brown bits off the bottom, then stir in the heavy cream. Add the potatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  • Mash. Transfer half of the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher. Return to the pot. Add the bacon and sour cream.
  • Enjoy. Add salt and pepper to taste then serve and enjoy.
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Tips & Variations

Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this easy potato soup recipe.

  • Cut the potatoes into equal pieces.This ensures they all cook at the same time and you won’t have to worry about biting into an under-cooked potato!
  • Stir potatoes often. This helps prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Adjust the consistency.The more potatoes you mash, the smoother the soup will be. I like to have pieces of potato in my soup, so I only mash about half. If you want an even smoother consistency, you can blend more of the potatoes.
  • Taste test before seasoning.Give the soup a taste after you add in the bacon and sour cream. You may find you need less salt than you think!
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Serving Suggestions

This creamy potato soup makes a hearty, filling meal on its own. I love to top it with some shredded cheese, extra bacon, and green onions. A slice of bread makes a great side to soak up all the creamy broth too. This soup would also be excellent served in a bread bowl!

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

  • Fridge. Store leftover potato soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat. Gently reheat the soup on the stovetop, bringing it just to a gentle simmer. Boiling the soup can cause the dairy to separate.

More Cozy Soup Recipes

  • Green Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • French Onion Soup
  • Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

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Potato Soup

Thick, creamy, and ready in under an hour, this is truly the Best Potato Soup Recipe. Heavy cream and sour cream form a creamy base to the soup, while mashing half of the potatoes thickens the soup. Top with bacon and shredded cheese for an easy, satisfying meal or starter.

Servings: 6 bowls

Prep: 20 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz. bacon diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 medium onion small dice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 lbs. russet potatoes peeled and diced into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • For serving: cheese, green onion, and bacon.

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.

  • Add butter and onion to the pot and cook until tender; about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and let cook for 30 seconds.

  • Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic and stir creating a roux. Stir and cook for about 1-2 minutes.

  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot and scrape brown bits off the bottom. Add heavy cream and stir.

  • Add potatoes to the pot pushing them underneath the liquid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir potatoes often to keep them from sticking to the bottom.

  • Remove about half of the potatoes to a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher. Return to the pot with bacon and sour cream.

  • Add salt and pepper; adjust to taste as needed.

  • Serve with shredded cheese, bacon, and green onions sprinkled on top of each bowl.

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