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    Creamy Potato Soup: a 30-minute recipe!

    February 1, 2019 By Brandy Leave a Comment

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    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    This creamy potato soup has been a favorite in our family for years and years! I make it frequently because all of my kids like it and it comes together so quickly! Sprinkled with homemade bacon crumbles and shredded cheese, it is the ultimate comfort food. Add sour cream, green onions, or whatever you'd like.

    Creamy Potato Soup recipe

    (scroll down for a printable version)

    Serves 6-8

    1 T. butter

    1 T. olive oil

    1 med. onion, diced

    32 oz. chicken broth

    5 medium red potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces

    2 c. milk

    1 pkg. dry country gravy

    2 c. frozen corn

    1 c. shredded cheese (plus extra for topping)

    6 slices of bacon, cut into tiny strips (slivers)

     

     

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    Slice potatoes, onion, and bacon. Set aside.

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    Heat butter and oil in a large stockpot. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently until translucent. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    Meanwhile, cook the bacon slivers.

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    When the bacon slivers are nice and crispy, remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Set aside.

    TIP: you can freeze bacon like this for quick additions to salads or soups. We also like adding crumbled bacon to chicken pizza! So much easier than making a small amount each time you need it. Just let it thaw for a few minutes and you are all set. I make a package at a time and freeze small portions in plastic snack baggies.

    In a small bowl, whisk milk and the country gravy packet together. Add to soup and stir until thickened. Add frozen corn and shredded cheese. When corn has heated through, and the cheese has melted, remove from heat.

    Serve soup with bacon slivers, extra cheese, and whatever toppings you'd like.

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!

    We like eating this with homemade bread like our pretzel rolls or The Food Nanny's french baguettes (pictured above).

    Printable Version:

    Extra Creamy Potato Soup

    This 30-minute creamy potato soup is what comfort food is all about! Red potatoes, corn, cheese, bacon crumbles and thickened with country gravy!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 495kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp. butter
    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 med. onion diced
    • 32 oz. chicken broth
    • 5 medium red potatoes chopped into bite-sized pieces
    • 2 cup milk
    • 1 pkg. dry country gravy
    • 2 cup frozen corn
    • 1 cup shredded cheese plus extra for topping
    • 6 slices of bacon cut into tiny strips (slivers)

    Instructions

    • Slice potatoes, onion, and bacon. Set aside.
    • Heat butter and oil in a large stockpot. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently until translucent.
    • Add potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 15 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, cook the bacon slivers.
    • When the bacon slivers are nice and crispy, remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, whisk milk and the country gravy packet together. Add to soup and stir until thickened on med-low heat.
    • Add frozen corn and shredded cheese. When corn has heated through, and the cheese has melted, remove from heat.
    • Serve soup with bacon slivers, extra cheese, and whatever toppings you'd like.

    Notes

    Sprinkled with bacon crumbles and shredded cheese, it is the ultimate comfort food. Add sour cream, green onions, or whatever you’d like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 495kcal

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    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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