Potato Soup

Name: Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, diced; 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 1 small carrot, grated; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups 2% milk; 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

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This easy homemade potato soup recipe is a staple side for steak dinners at home or an amazing comfort meal on a chilly day.

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings and set bacon aside. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and bacon until melted. If desired, top with green onions and additional bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

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