Best 2 Creamy And Crunchy Potato Soup Recipes

Indulge in a creamy and crunchy culinary experience with this delectable potato soup recipe that strikes the perfect balance between velvety smoothness and satisfying texture. Crafted with simple yet flavorful ingredients, this soup is a symphony of taste and texture, featuring tender potatoes, crisp celery and carrots, and a creamy broth infused with herbs and spices. Served with a delightful topping of crispy bacon and crunchy croutons, this soup is a feast for both the palate and the senses. Alternatively, for a vegan variation, swap the bacon for sautéed mushrooms or roasted chickpeas, and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Whichever way you choose to prepare it, this versatile soup is sure to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CREAMY HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP

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You will love this easy homemade potato soup recipe with potatoes, veggies, garlic, and a creamy broth. The soup is comforting and ultra-flavorful. For the best potato soup, use Yukon Gold potatoes. They have thin skins, so it is not necessary to peel them. They also become buttery and soft when cooked. There are two ways to serve this soup: brothy or thick and blended (our favorite). We love both and making them is the same except for the last step. For a thick, luxurious, and blended soup use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree or mash about half of the potatoes in the soup to thicken it.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories Soup, Entree

Time 40m

Yield Makes about 7 cups of soup or 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)
1 cup chopped carrot (2 medium)
1 cup chopped celery (2 to 3 stalks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups stock or broth, see our chicken stock or vegetable broth
4 cups chopped potatoes, cubed (1 1/2 pounds or 3 to 4 medium)
1 bay leaf
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup cream, half and half, sour cream or plain yogurt
1 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheese like sharp cheddar or gruyere, optional
For serving (optional): Chopped parsley, chives or scallions, extra shredded cheese, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon, hot sauce

Steps:

In a large heavy-bottomed pot (like a Dutch oven), melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted, stir in the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften; 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and then cook, stirring everything around the pot, for 30 seconds.
Scatter the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until it looks medium blonde in color; about 1 minute. It will smell toasty, like browned butter.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the stock, making sure there aren't any lumps of flour. It will be thick.
Pour in the remaining stock and whisk until blended. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Add the potatoes and bay leaf, and then cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are fork tender; about 20 minutes.
Turn the heat to low, remove the bay leaf, and then stir in the cream and cheese.
Taste for seasoning then adjust with more salt and pepper as needed. Serve with fresh herbs on top or for a thick and blended soup, use a potato masher to mash or an immersion blender to blend about half of the potatoes in the soup (this is Joanne's favorite way to serve the soup).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize About 1 cup, Calories 224, Fat 11.8g, SaturatedFat 6.9g, Cholesterol 30.7mg, Sodium 302.2mg, Carbohydrate 23.9g, Fiber 3.6g, Sugar 3.9g, Protein 7.4g

CREAMY POTATO SOUP

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This is an incredibly delicious soup. I recommend you serve it with fresh warm bread, they taste so great together.

Provided by Lisa

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
water to cover
4 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside, along with 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
Add potatoes, onion, carrot and celery to drippings. Add enough water to cover vegetables and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
In separate bowl, stir together sour cream, flour and paprika. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.
Pour sour cream mixture into soup mixture. Cook until small bubbles break soups service. Top with chopped bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
Add a cup of cooked, shredded chicken or turkey to make the soup a complete meal.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
To make the soup ahead of time, cook the potatoes and bacon according to the recipe. Then, let the soup cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
To freeze the soup, let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This creamy and crunchy potato soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting soup recipe, give this one a try.