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Creamy Golden Potato Soup
Indulge in a rich and comforting creamy golden potato soup, perfect for a cozy dinner. This recipe features tender golden potatoes simmered in a savory broth with a blend of milk, heavy cream, and cheese, creating a luxurious texture. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of paprika, it's finished with a touch of sour cream and topped with crispy bacon and fresh green onions for an irresistible meal.
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#Comfort Food
#Potato
#Creamy
#Dinner
#Homestyle
#Cheddar
Sautéing Onions and Garlic
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
6
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
18g
Protein
45g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Potatoes Simmering in Broth
Ingredients
Servings: 6
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Mashing Potatoes for Creaminess
Instructions
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- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.7m
Preview7mPreviewIn a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. - Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.1mPreview1mPreviewAdd the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux. This will help thicken the soup.2m
Preview2mPreviewSprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux. This will help thicken the soup. - Gradually whisk in the broth and milk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.5m
Preview5mPreviewGradually whisk in the broth and milk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. - Add the diced golden potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.20mPreview20mPreviewAdd the diced golden potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
- Once the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture. This will help thicken the soup further.3mPreview3mPreviewOnce the potatoes are tender, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot, leaving some chunks for texture. This will help thicken the soup further.
- Stir in the heavy cream, sour cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the heavy cream, sour cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. - Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth. Heat through gently for a few minutes, but do not boil after adding dairy and cheese.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth. Heat through gently for a few minutes, but do not boil after adding dairy and cheese. - Serve the creamy golden potato soup hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe the creamy golden potato soup hot, garnished with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
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