{"id":1013,"date":"2022-02-07T19:59:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T19:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duluthpack.com\/blogs\/?p=1013"},"modified":"2022-02-07T19:59:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T19:59:52","slug":"good-eats-potato-soup-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duluthpack.com\/blogs\/good-eats-potato-soup-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Eats: Potato Soup Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are back with some more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duluthpack.com\/blogs\/good-eats\">Good Eats<\/a> recipes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duluthpack.com\">Duluth Pack<\/a>, this time focusing on one of our favorites, Baked Potato Soup. Potatoes themselves may be the epitome of comfort food and combining them into a savory soup recipe takes that title to a whole new level. With the temperature continuing to fall day by day, the desire for hot soup only rises. There is nothing quite like a batch of homemade soup on a crisp fall or blustery winter day. These potato soup recipes are sure to leave you feeling warm and satisfied this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Made in just one pot, this recipe from (<a href=\"https:\/\/sugarspunrun.com\/creamy-potato-soup-recipe\/#wprm-recipe-container-12507\">SugarSpunRun<\/a>) is the perfect basic potato soup with a bonus of an easy clean-up. There isn\u2019t much more you can ask for! Let us know if you give this recipe a try.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 strips uncooked bacon cut into small pieces<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>1 medium yellow onion chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 large garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 \u00bd lbs gold potatoes peeled and diced into 1\u201d pieces<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 cups of milk<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp ground pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc &#8211; \u00bd tsp ancho chili powder<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream and bacon for topping (Optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Instructions <\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Place bacon pieces in a large Dutch Oven or soup pot over medium heat and cook until bacon is crisp and browned<\/li>\n<li>Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot<\/li>\n<li>Add butter and chopped onion and cook over medium heat until onions are tender (3-5 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds)<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pot and stir until smooth<\/li>\n<li>Add diced potatoes to the pot along with chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Stir well.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (about 10 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Reduce heat to simmer and remove approximately half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. (half is about 5 cups) You can also use an immersion blender.<\/li>\n<li>Return the pureed soup to the pot and add sour cream and reserved bacon pieces, stir well.<\/li>\n<li>Allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes before serving<\/li>\n<li>Top with additional sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, or chives. Enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <strong>Loaded Baked Potato Soup <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The name itself gets our mouths watering. Everything you love about a loaded baked potato, from bacon to cheese, is brought forth in this recipe. This recipe from (<a href=\"https:\/\/deliciouslycooking.com\/loaded-baked-potato-soup.php\">DeliciouslyCooking<\/a>) brings this decadent meal to the table in just 35 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 large russet pot\u03b1toes, scrubbed<\/li>\n<li>8 bacon slices<\/li>\n<li>4 tbsp unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup chopped yellow onion<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 cups low f\u03b1t milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup half and half<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chicken stock<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp garlic salt, plus more to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>Minced fresh chives, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Instructions<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pierce the pot\u03b1toes multiple times with \u03b1 fork, then microwave them for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Carefully halve the pot\u03b1toes and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, remove the skins, and cut into chunks.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, cook the b\u03b1con in \u03b1 skillet over medium-high he\u03b1t until crisp. Transfer to \u03b1 p\u03b1per towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Reserve up to 1 tablespoon of the b\u03b1con f\u03b1t from the p\u03b1n, discarding the rest. Once the b\u03b1con h\u03b1s cooled, crumble it into small pieces.<\/li>\n<li>In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low he\u03b1t. Add the reserved b\u03b1con fat, garlic, and onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onion is tender. Slowly whisk the flour into the p\u03b1n and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk and half-and-half. Keep whisking until smooth. Gradually \u03b1dd the chicken stock. Bring to \u03b1 light simmer and whisk in the kosher salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Keep \u03b1t \u03b1 light simmer until the mixture h\u03b1s thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>If you&#8217;d like to use cheeses and b\u03b1con as \u03b1 garnish, reserve 1\/4 cup of each. Stir in the remaining cheeses, remaining b\u03b1con, and the sour cream. Remove the pot from the he\u03b1t. Scoop pot\u03b1to chunks into the p\u03b1n, breaking them into small pieces or leaving them chunky, depending on your preference. Serve hot, topped with your favorite garnishes, like cheese, b\u03b1con, and chives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have options for all dietary preferences when it comes to potato soup. (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alisonsallspice.com\/vegetarian-baked-potato-soup\/\">AllisonAllspice<\/a>) gives us an indulgent vegetarian recipe that is quick and easy to make<\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium yellow onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>Splash olive oil<\/li>\n<li>4 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp each: salt and black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>3 cups vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>3 large baked potatoes (leftovers or batch prepped)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup each: half and half and sour cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided<\/li>\n<li>Smoked paprika, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Instructions<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large pot or Dutch oven, saut\u00e9 the onion in a splash of olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Saut\u00e9 1 more minute.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk flour into the broth and stir into the pot. Chop baked potatoes into chunks, then coarsely mash. Mix into the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Let simmer for 1 minute.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in sour cream, half and half, and half of the cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the soup is heated through. Don&#8217;t bring back to a rapid boil because it can curdle the dairy.<\/li>\n<li>Serve topped with remaining cheese and smoked paprika.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This recipe from (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakedbyrachel.com\/slow-cooker-broccoli-cheddar-potato-soup\/\">BakedByRachel<\/a>) is a definite crowd-pleaser. Using a slow cooker, this recipe takes the word &#8216;simple&#8217; to a whole new level. Place your ingredients in the crockpot, head out for the day, and come home to a delicious meal!<\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup carrots chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup celery chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bc cup yellow onion chopped<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic minced<\/li>\n<li>3 \u00bd cups potatoes peeled and cubed into small pieces<\/li>\n<li>4 cups broccoli florets<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd tsp ground white or black pepper<\/li>\n<li>2 \u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<li>4 \u00bd cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>8 oz Colby cheddar cheese freshly shredded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Instructions <\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare vegetables as directed in the ingredient list. Add all prepare vegetables, seasoning, and brother to the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.<\/li>\n<li>When initial cook time is up, in small batches, sprinkle shredded cheese over warm sop. Stir gently to distribute and melt<\/li>\n<li>Whisk together heavy cream and flour. Pour into slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. Return lid and continue cooking for an additional 30-45 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Leftover Ham and Potato Soup <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s truly nothing better than using up those leftovers that have been taking up too much space in your fridge. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelifejolie.com\/ham-and-potato-soup\/\">TheLifeJolie<\/a>) has the perfect recipe to use up extra ham and create the creamiest, savory soup.<\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Tablespoons salted butter, divided<\/li>\n<li>2 cups leftover ham, diced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>3-4 Tablespoons flour<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chicken stock<\/li>\n<li>2 cups of milk<\/li>\n<li>4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded + extra for topping<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Kosher salt, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Instructions<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add ham to the pot and saut\u00e9 until golden brown stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.<\/li>\n<li>Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons butter and melt.<\/li>\n<li>Add onions and saut\u00e9 stirring periodically to soften about 3-4 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle flour onto the onions and stir to fully coat.<\/li>\n<li>Add chicken stock, milk, and potatoes and bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. It will thicken a bit during this time.<\/li>\n<li>Add Greek yogurt and cheese and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until it&#8217;s partially blended (so there are still some chunks of potato but it&#8217;s also thicker).<\/li>\n<li>Add 1 1\/2 cups of diced ham into the soup.<\/li>\n<li>Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Serve topped with remaining diced ham, extra cheese, and chopped green onions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>We hope you\u2019re able to add a new favorite to the dinner menu or simply try something new with these recipes that we love. If you have any questions or more delicious recipes you would like to share with us, give us a shout at marketing@duluthpack.com!<\/p>\n<p>Happy cooking, friends!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/9164\/0123\/files\/happy-adventures-blog-footer-1_480x480.png?v=1591636586\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are back with some more Good Eats recipes from Duluth Pack, this time focusing on one of our favorites, Baked Potato Soup. Potatoes themselves may be the epitome of comfort food and combining them into a savory soup recipe takes that title to a whole new level. 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