Description
This Outback-inspired Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days, bringing warmth and creaminess with every spoonful. Made with tender potatoes, a rich cream base, and topped with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon bits, and green onions, this soup is hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s a delicious way to treat yourself or the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 quart water, for boiling potatoes
- 4 large potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth or stock
- ½ small onion, diced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese
- ⅛ cup bacon bits, for topping
- ⅛ cup green onions, finely chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and boil them in a quart of water until tender. Once cooked, drain and set them aside.
- In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, diced onion, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of cold water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, allowing it to cook for about 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- In a separate saucepan, melt ½ cup butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the ⅓ cup of flour, stirring until a smooth paste forms. Let the roux cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Whisk the roux into the simmering broth mixture until smooth. Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
- Pour in the ¾ cup of heavy cream, stirring to incorporate fully. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the pot, stirring well to distribute evenly.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, topping each serving with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy the rich, comforting flavors of this creamy potato soup!
Notes
For a thicker consistency, allow the soup to simmer longer, or add an extra tablespoon of flour to the roux. You can also swap the heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version. This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg