Description
This creamy Outback Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish, featuring tender diced potatoes simmered in a flavorful chicken broth thickened with a buttery roux. Enhanced with rich heavy cream and topped with crispy bacon bits, cheese, and green onions, this soup is perfect for a cozy meal any time of year.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 large russet or golden potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and boil them until tender. Once cooked, set them aside to be added later.
- Make the Broth Base: In a large pot, combine the chicken stock, diced onions, salt, pepper, and a bit of water, then bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 20 minutes to develop flavor.
- Create the Roux: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously to form a smooth roux that thickens the soup.
- Combine Roux and Broth: Slowly add the roux to the simmering broth while stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Add Cream and Simmer: Stir in the heavy whipping cream, then let the soup simmer for an additional 20 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Finish and Serve: Fold the cooked potatoes into the creamy soup. Serve hot, garnished generously with crispy bacon bits, grated cheese, and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock to make a lighter version.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the cooked potatoes before folding them in.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup after adding the cream.
- Add extra toppings such as sour cream or chives to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Outback Potato Soup, creamy potato soup, bacon potato soup, hearty soup recipe, comfort food soup
