Baked Potato Soup

This recipe is from Pinterest, the main source for everything I make!

* I absolutely love this soup! It is my go-to soup whenever I need to take soup somewhere or if I'm just having a craving. It is fairly simple and extremely tasty!


Baked Potato Soup

1 lb bacon, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
3/4 cup diced celery
8 large Russett potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups heavy whipping cream

1- In a large pot, over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp.

2- Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving half for garnish. In bacon fat, cook onion, carrots and celery until the onions are translucent. Add potatoes and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3- Whisk in flour and stir constantly over low heat until the flour is cooked and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Add chicken stock and half of the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

4- Over medium-high heat, bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Mash some of the potatoes for thicker, creamier texture. Add whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes.

5- Adjust thickness by adding water or stock, soup should have a creamy consistency.

6- Season to taste. Garnish with toppings.