Potato Soup with Sour Cream

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A thick and creamy potato soup with sour cream that is sure to delight your taste buds with loaded flavor. Simple, easy to make, and full of flavor.

Submitted by mmkemp
Updated on January 11, 2023
potato soup with sour cream, cheese, green onions
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed

  • 6 slices bacon

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 6 cups milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 ⅓ cups sour cream

  • 4 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Set aside 4 potatoes; peel and cube the remaining potatoes.

  2. Place cubed and whole potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set the 4 whole potatoes aside; mash the rest.

  3. At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Cut reserved whole potatoes into small cubes and set aside with bacon.

  4. Heat flour in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat; slowly add milk, whisking until well blended. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and stir well to combined. Remove soup from heat. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and mix until it melts completely. Stir in sour cream. Taste and adjust salt.

  5. Serve warm topped with bacon, cubed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Cook's Note:

Use any kind of smaller potato and cheese you like. You can use any kind of milk other than skim.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

569 Calories
29g Fat
53g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 569
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 17g 86%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 920mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 584mg 45%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 1586mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.