Potato Soup, the Ultimate Comfort Food

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

Peel and cut 9-10 red potatoes into halves and then halves again.

Cook 1 package of bacon in a pot until crispy, then remove and leave some fat in the pot.

Add chopped red onion and 2 ribs of celery to the pot and sauté until soft.

Add minced garlic and 4 chopped green onions, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle in 1/4 cup of flour and cook for a couple of minutes until incorporated.

Pour in 32 oz of chicken stock while stirring to avoid bits sticking to the bottom.

Add 2 cups of milk and 2 cups of heavy cream to the pot and mix well.

Incorporate the potatoes into the mixture and season with Blanco seasoning to taste.

Increase heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Grate 12 oz of cheddar cheese and mix it into the soup until melted.

Use a potato masher to break down the potatoes to a rustic consistency.

Serve the soup garnished with bacon, extra cheese, and chopped chives.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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