Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

Name: Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; salt and pepper to taste

⏱️ Ready in 50 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 30 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 3 views

I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 30 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 594

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 41.5g 53%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 879mg 38%

Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%

Dietary Fiber 5.2g 19%

Total Sugars 2.7g

Protein 12.6g 25%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done.

Remove bacon from pan, and set aside.

Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.

Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat.

Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes.

Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.

In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.