November 9, 2023 Rachael Ray

Potato Soup with the Works - Budget-Friendly Version

This version of one of our winter favorite soups, is even more budget friendly. You can make it for $10!

This version of one of our winter favorite soups, is even more budget friendly. You can make it for $10!

Ingredients

3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 sprigs fresh thyme, removed from stems
2 cups water
2 cups milk
2 cup shredded New York-style cheddar cheese
2 scallions, to serve on top

Preparation

In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat, cook bacon until golden brown then remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add onion and garlic to the bacon fat, cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. When the veggies are tender, add in the thyme, salt and ground black pepper. Add potatoes, stock, and milk to the pot and bring the liquids up to a bubble. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. When the potatoes are tender, puree the soup until smooth using a blender, food processor or immersion blender.

Adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve the soup in a bowl or mug topped with the cheese, reserved bacon, a sprinkling of scallions. (If your not serving the soup right away it will thicken as it get cooler so add another 1/2 -1 cup of water when warming it up to serve)

Ingredients

3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
6 sprigs fresh thyme, removed from stems
2 cups water
2 cups milk
2 cup shredded New York-style cheddar cheese
2 scallions, to serve on top

Directions

In a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat, cook bacon until golden brown then remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add onion and garlic to the bacon fat, cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. When the veggies are tender, add in the thyme, salt and ground black pepper. Add potatoes, stock, and milk to the pot and bring the liquids up to a bubble. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. When the potatoes are tender, puree the soup until smooth using a blender, food processor or immersion blender. Adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve the soup in a bowl or mug topped with the cheese, reserved bacon, a sprinkling of scallions. (If your not serving the soup right away it will thicken as it get cooler so add another 1/2 -1 cup of water when warming it up to serve)

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