Jake’s Ultimate Potato Soup 🥔🥣
Description: This hearty and satisfying potato soup is the brainchild of Jake, who developed it to satisfy his craving for a comforting bowl of goodness. Easy to make and a sure crowd pleaser, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a cozy pick-me-up.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Recipe Category: Potato
- Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 large onion
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12-15 medium potatoes
- 5 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter (additional)
- 10 slices bacon
- Bacon bits (optional)
- Chopped green onion (optional)
- Cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sauté the onions in 2 tablespoons of butter along with the dried basil over medium-high heat until they are softened and fragrant. |
| 2 | Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes and place them in a large pot. Add just enough water to cover the potatoes. |
| 3 | Season the potatoes with salt to taste. |
| 4 | Bring the pot to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let the potatoes simmer until they are tender, which should take about 20 minutes. |
| 5 | Once the potatoes are cooked, add the milk, remaining butter, and salt and pepper to taste. |
| 6 | Continue to cook the soup over medium heat until it is hot, being careful not to let it boil. |
| 7 | Using a potato masher, gently mash some of the potatoes in the pot. This will help to thicken the soup and give it a nice texture. |
| 8 | While the soup is finishing up, fry the bacon in a separate pan until it is crispy. Once cooked, chop it into small pieces. |
| 9 | When the soup is ready to be served, ladle it into bowls and garnish with the chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and/or chopped green onions, according to your preference. |
| 10 | Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness of Jake’s Ultimate Potato Soup! |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 588.6
- Fat Content: 22g
- Saturated Fat Content: 10.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 50.8mg
- Sodium Content: 324.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 84.3g
- Fiber Content: 9.9g
- Sugar Content: 3.7g
- Protein Content: 15.8g
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So grab your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a bowl of creamy, flavorful goodness with Jake’s Ultimate Potato Soup! 🥔🥓🧀
