Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing chunky potato soup, a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. This classic soup is brimming with tender chunks of potatoes, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. We've included three irresistible variations to cater to your taste preferences – a classic creamy version, a smoky bacon-infused option, and a vegan-friendly rendition bursting with plant-based goodness. With easy-to-follow instructions and a comprehensive ingredient list, you'll be able to whip up this delectable soup in no time. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure with our chunky potato soup extravaganza!
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POTATO SOUP
One of my go-to soup recipes and a reader favorite! It's such a creamy, hearty, comforting soup. While the toppings (cheddar, bacon, and green onions) are optional I highly recommend them for that loaded baked potato style flavor!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onions with chicken broth in a large pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (it will take about 10 minutes to reach a boil).
- Once it reaches a boil reduce heat to medium and continue to cook about 15 - 20 minutes longer until potatoes are very soft when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking constantly. While whisking, slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins thicken.
- Once potatoes are soft add thickened milk mixture to potato soup mixture and stir (potatoes should start breaking down into soup).
- Add sour cream and mix well.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, top each serving with bacon or ham, cheddar cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 486 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. In bacon drippings, saute leeks until softened, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Lightly mash with a potato masher. Add milk, corn, parsley and reserved bacon. Heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.;
CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
This is another one of my favorite potato soup recipes. It's similar to some of the recipes already posted, but a little different so I am posting this too. Enjoy!
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1" cubes.
- Bring water to a boil in large saucepan and add potatoes.
- Cook until tender and drain reserving liquid.
- Set aside potatoes and measure 1 cup cooking liquid (adding water if necessary) and set aside.
- Peel and finely chop onion and chives.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onions and chives to saucepan and cook, stirring frequently until tender, but not brown.
- Add flour to saucepan.
- Season with red pepper and black pepper to taste.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk/cream, and sugar to onion/chive mixture in saucepan.
- Stir well and add cheese and bacon.
- Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve with fresh chives, cheese, and bacon.
CREAMY CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
"The first time I made this creamy satisfying soup, it instantly became my family's favorite," recalls Stephanie Moon, of Boise, Idaho. "It is perfect on chilly days. Even those who don't normally like Swiss cheese savor this delicious soup."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
Taken from Grandma's Kitchen, posted for safekeeping. To make this a more filling meal, serve with fresh homemade bread. For an interesting twist, cut the tops off of small, round loaves of bread, and remove the inside. Serve soup inside "bread bowl."
Provided by cellogirl2
Categories Ham
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender.
- Drain, reserving liquid.
- Set aside potatoes.
- Measure 1 cup cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary. Set aside.
- Peel and finely chop onion.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.
- Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well.
- Add cheese and ham.
- Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stor leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 8.7
ABSOLUTELY ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP
I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)
Provided by Karena
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
- Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 879.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
Make and share this Chunky Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Karen in KS
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Cook the potatoes in the 2 cups water until tender.
- Drain, reserving 1 cup of the liquid.
- Add more water if necessary to measure 1 cup.
- Set potatoes aside.
- Peel and chop onion.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion to saucepan and cook stirring frequently until onion is tender and translucent, not brown.
- Add flour to saucepan and season with pepper flakes and pepper to taste.
- Cook 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually add potatoes, reserved liquid, milk and sugar to saucepan.
- Add cheese and ham.
- Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 119.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1, Protein 8.7
YUMMY CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
A warming comfort food, this soup is served frequently at our house in the cooler months. Fabulous when served in bread bowls! Prep time considers cleaning and chopping fresh vegetables.
Provided by Little Old Me
Categories Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel Potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Boil in water until done, about 15 minutes.
- Drain & Set aside, but save 1 Cup of the cooking liquid for later.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and mushrooms, stirring frequently until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add flour, bacon, red and black pepper to saucepan.
- Mix well, cook 3- 4 minutes.
- Slowly add potatoes, reserved cup of liquid, milk, and sugar.
- Stir well.
- Add cheese and ham.
- Simmer over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP
My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. -Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. For example, you could use a combination of russet potatoes, red potatoes, and Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Cook the potatoes until they are very soft: This will help them to thicken the soup and give it a creamy texture. You can cook the potatoes in a pot of boiling water or in a slow cooker.
- Add your favorite vegetables: You can add any vegetables you like to your potato soup. Some popular choices include carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a splash of cream or milk for a richer flavor.
- Serve the soup hot: Potato soup is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Potato soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of potato soup that your whole family will love.
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