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The Best Potato Soup Recipe

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This rich potato soup recipe combines creamy potatoes, smoky bacon, and hearty kale for a delicious, comforting meal. Serve it for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Keywords: potato soup recipe, creamy potato soup, best potato soup, bacon potato soup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 lb bacon, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or enough to cover potatoes)
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/3 cup kale, stems removed and chopped fine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some bacon fat in the pot.
  • Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the bacon fat until soft.
  • Add potatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • In a separate pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add the heavy cream or half and half.
  • Stir the cream mixture into the soup and cook until thickened.
  • Add tarragon, kale, salt, pepper, and cooked bacon. Simmer for a few more minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the broth to ensure the potatoes are fully covered during cooking.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cream mixture.
  • Kale can be substituted with spinach if preferred.

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