Best Heavenly Potato Soup Recipes

HEAVENLY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In the soup pot you are going to use, add the extra virgin olive oil, butter and diced onion and sauté on medium low heat for 15 minutes (until onion is translucent and start to caramelize). After onion is caramelized, take out of pot and set aside.
• In the same soup pot, add cut up bacon and cook until crisp on medium-high heat. Take out of pot and set aside.
• In the same soup pot (yes, again), add chicken broth, water and potatoes. Boil potatoes until almost soft - about 15 minutes.
• Take some of the broth/water in a bowl and add flour to make a roux.
• Add half and half, onion and half of bacon, heat soup to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Slowly add roux to desired thickness and cook until potatoes are tender.
• Top with left over bacon, cheese and sour cream, if desired.
• Enjoy!

HEAVENLY BROCCOLI/POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In separate saucepans, cook the potatoes and broccoli in boiling salted water, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes for each; drain and set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, saute the onion in butter until tender, then add the garlic. When the garlic becomes aromatic, after about 1 to 2 minutes, stir in the flour and blend well. Gradually add the chicken broth and half and half, stirring constantly until it begins to get thick. If it gets too thick, add a little more liquid. Remember, the cheese will add thickness as well.
• 3. Stir in seasonings and the cheese, heating over low heat. When the cheese is melted, add the potatoes and broccoli.
• 4. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain and crumble. Add bacon to the soup and stir thoroughly.
• 5. Ladle the soup into bowls; garnish with croutons and bacon bits.