creamy potato soup

Name: Creamy Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 6 cup(s) red potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered. you may also coarsely chop, if you'd prefer.; 32 ounce(s) box chicken broth; 1 teaspoon(s) chicken flavor better than bullion; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pint(s) heavy cream; 12 ounce(s) package bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/3 cup(s) corn starch; water to mix with corn starch

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Elaine Bovender

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Dec 20, 2019

There's nothing like a good potato soup on a cool day. I've been making this one for years and it's always been a hit at soup and sandwich luncheons, for company or just for family. I hope you enjoy this simple, creamy soup.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

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Ingredients

6 cups red potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered. you may also coarsely chop, if you'd prefer.
32 ounces box chicken broth
1 teaspoon chicken flavor better than bullion
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint heavy cream
12 ounces package bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup corn starch
water to mix with corn starch

How To Make creamy potato soup

Step 1

In a large pot or dutch oven add potatoes and onions. Add chicken broth and add enough water to cover. Mix in Better than Bullion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmering until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes or so.

Step 2

Remove from heat. Mix cornstarch with enough water to make a pourable paste, stirring until smooth. Add heavy cream, cornstarch mixture and crumbled bacon. Return to heat and bring to almost a boil, but not a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. You may add additional pepper, if desired.
Step 3

Serve with crusty bread or crackers. Top with green onions, cheese or anything you like. Enjoy!
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