Indulge in a comforting culinary journey with Bonnie's Old-Fashioned Potato Soup with Bacon, a classic recipe passed down through generations. This hearty and flavorful soup is a perfect blend of simple, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a satisfying meal. With a creamy potato base, crispy bacon bits, and a hint of onion and celery, this soup is a true comfort food that warms the soul on chilly days. Accompanying this main recipe are three variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes. For vegetarians, the Vegetarian Potato Soup offers a meatless alternative with a rich vegetable broth and an array of colorful vegetables. For those seeking a spicy kick, the Spicy Potato Soup adds a layer of heat with the inclusion of diced jalapeños and a touch of cayenne pepper. Last but not least, the Crock Pot Potato Soup provides a convenient and hands-off cooking method, allowing you to savor the classic flavors of this dish with minimal effort.
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OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP
This soup is closest to the soup I remember as child. I have seen many renditions of it surface in several bistros. It is easy and the method can be applied to broccoli or cauliflower.
Provided by Cyd Lmbros
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, place the diced potatoes, carrots, water and chicken soup base (or vegetable base; see Cook's Note) in another pot and bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
- Add the flour to the cooked onions to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir well. Cook over low heat stirring constantly until warmed through. Add the potato and carrot mixture. Stir in the parsley and thyme and heat through. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
THE MOST DELICIOUS HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP
Thick creamy and full of potatoes and bacon. This soup is sure to please your entire family. Simple and made from scratch come together!
Provided by Jenn
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes. Chop into bite sized pieces. I cook mine in the Instant Pot on high-pressure with four cups of chicken broth for 8 minutes. If you do not have an IP, you can boil the potatoes on the stove until tender. While the potatoes cook, chop up the bacon and begin to cook it in a large stockpot.While the bacon cooks, chop up the onions, peppers and garlic. Cook the bacon until crisp. You can either remove it from the pan and add at the very end, or you can leave it in the pot. By removing it you can keep it crisp and add it to the soup right before serving. I usually just keep mine in the pot. Keep all of the grease from the bacon in the pan. Add the onions peppers and garlic. Cook until a bit translucent.
- Add the flour, dill chicken base and garlic salt to the grease. Stir around to make a roux. Slowly add in the milk or half and half. Continue to stir until it is creamy. Let it cook until quite thick. It should be the consistency of thick gravy.
- After the potatoes are done, release the pressure if using an IP. If you are boiling, then drain all but about four cups of the water.
- Once the creamy base is thick, add in the potatoes and all of the liquid from the IP or all of the liquid that you reserved. Stir until completely combined. Let the soup cook for five to ten minutes to combine all of the flavors.
- That's it! Now you can top with shredded cheese if you like and the bacon if you reserved it. Enjoy!
OLD-FASHIONED POTATO SOUP
Travel back to another time with our Old-Fashioned Potato Soup. Old-Fashioned Potato Soup includes cream cheese and bacon for an outstanding taste.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in medium saucepan until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from pan.
- Add carrots, celery and yellow onions to reserved drippings; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in milk; cook 3 min. or until vegetable mixture is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until completely melted.
- Add potatoes and chicken broth; stir. Bring to boil on medium heat; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve topped with bacon and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 14 g
OLD FASHIONED POTATO & SAUSAGE SOUP
Another recipe from the 1980 version of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church cookbook from Muir, Pennsylvania that was given to me by my Nana when I became an adult. This recipe was submitted to the cookbook by the Tallman Family. They run a potato processing plant in town. So, it make sense they submitted a potato recipe. As with so many of these recipes, they didn't specify how many servings it made so I am guessing.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large Dutch oven melt margarine.
- Brown the sausage and drain off all but 1 tablespoon of dripping.
- Add all other ingredients except egg yolk, flour and milk.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Mix yolk and flour until pea-size and crumbly.
- Add to soup, stirring constantly.
- Cook for one to two minutes.
- Add milk and heat.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 2348.8, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 31
Tips:
- For a smoother soup, puree it in a blender or food processor until desired consistency is reached.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When reheating the soup, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, heat the soup over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish the soup with additional chopped bacon, chives, or parsley before serving.
- Serve the soup with crusty bread, crackers, or a side salad.
Conclusion:
Bonnie's Old Fashioned Potato Soup with Bacon is a classic comfort food recipe that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The soup is made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, creamy or chunky, with or without bacon, this recipe is a great starting point. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give Bonnie's Old Fashioned Potato Soup with Bacon a try. You won't be disappointed!
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