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Creamy Old Fashioned Potato Soup


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm bowl of creamy potato soup made from scratch, perfect for chilly evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 clove Garlic, mashed and diced
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • 1/4 cup Fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 cups Milk
  • Cheddar cheese (for topping)
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the Russet potatoes and carrots into small cubes. Chop the garlic finely and set aside.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mashed garlic and sauté for about a minute.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and carrots to the pot, stirring well to coat the vegetables in the butter and garlic.
  4. Pour in the water and stir in the Better Than Bouillon chicken base. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  5. In another pan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until golden to create a roux.
  6. Slowly add the roux to the soup, stirring continuously. Gradually mix in the milk until the soup is smooth and creamy.
  7. Add Kosher salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir well and let cook on low heat for another 5 minutes.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and extra parsley.

Notes

Customize with bacon bits, different cheeses, or additional vegetables as desired.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg