Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
Soups, Stews and Chili Soup Vegetable Soup 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.)
Servings per recipe: 8
Calories per serving: 594
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 50m
Ingredients:
- 1 pound bacon, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- 1 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 41.5g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1106mg | 31% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2g | 21% |
| Protein | 12.6g | 25% |
| Sugars | 3g | |
| Vitamin A | 674IU | |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | |
| Calcium | 66mg | |
| Iron | 2mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 7mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Magnesium | 62mg | |
| Folate | 50mcg |
