Ultimate Potato Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is suitable for vegetarians and can be made easily

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or blend in batches.

Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and seasonings; mix well.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Serve hot, garnished with bacon and green onions.

Cooking Techniques

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