IRISH POTATO SOUP RECIPE

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for heart health, while margarine is often cheaper.

Fry 8 to 10 slices of bacon, then remove and set aside for garnish.

Remove most of the bacon grease, leaving enough to flavor the soup and sauté the onions.

Add onions and sauté for a few minutes.

Add chopped potatoes and stir well.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.

Add 6 tablespoons of butter.

Pour in 4 cups of milk and 1 cup of water.

Cook until potatoes are tender.

Add in 1/2 cup of heavy cream.

Use a potato masher to achieve a partially creamy, partially chunky texture.

Serve in bowls topped with crumbled bacon.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens