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!
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.
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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
