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Old Fashion Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Old Fashion Potato Soup is a comforting staple in American cuisine, often enjoyed during colder months. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who utilized simple, hearty ingredients to create a filling meal. Today, variations abound, with some adding different vegetables or spices, but the essence of warmth and nostalgia remains central to its appeal.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 cups potatoes (russet or red skin)
3 cans chicken broth
1 can creamy chicken soup
1/3 cup chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound bacon
8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese
chives (for garnish)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon offers a lower-fat option while still adding flavor.

1

Put 8 cups of diced potatoes into the crock pot.

2

Add 3 cans of chicken broth and 1 can of creamy chicken soup to the crock pot.

3

Add 1/3 cup of chopped onions and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; mix everything together.

4

Plug in the crock pot and set it to low for 8 to 10 hours until the potatoes are softened.

5

Once cooked, cube 8 ounces of cream cheese and add it to the soup just before serving.

6

Stir the cream cheese into the soup until melted and creamy.

7

Cook 1/2 pound of bacon until crispy, then chop it up.

8

Add the chopped bacon and chives to the soup and mix well.

9

Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional chives.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

crock potmeasuring cupscutting boardknifepizza cutter

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Potato ChowderCreamy Potato Soup

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