Pioneer Woman Potato Soup Recipe
The Pioneer Woman Potato Soup Recipe is creamy, warm and very comforting. I love making this soup on cold days. It feels like a cozy hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
- Potatoes – 6 medium peeled and diced
- Butter – 4 tablespoons
- Onion – 1 medium chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves minced
- All-purpose flour – 3 tablespoons
- Whole milk – 3 cups
- Chicken broth – 2 cups
- Heavy cream – 1 cup
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Cheddar cheese – 1 cup shredded
- Cooked bacon – 6 strips chopped
- Green onions – 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Keep them even so they cook fast.
Cook the Bacon
- Cook bacon in a pot until crispy. Remove bacon and keep the fat inside.
Sauté the Onion
- Add butter to the pot. Cook onion in bacon fat until soft and clear.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir and cook for one minute until fragrant.
Add Flour
- Sprinkle flour over onions. Stir well and cook for two minutes gently.
Pour in Milk
- Slowly add milk while stirring. This helps prevent lumps from forming.
Add Broth and Potatoes
- Pour chicken broth into the pot. Add diced potatoes and stir gently.
Simmer the Soup
- Bring soup to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are soft.
Mash the Potatoes
- Use a potato masher. Mash lightly to thicken but keep some chunks.
Add Cream and Cheese
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Season the Soup
- Add salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish and Serve
- Top soup with bacon and green onions. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly for smooth cooking.
- Do not boil too hard. Gentle simmer works best.
- Mash only some potatoes for texture.
- Use whole milk for better creaminess.
- Add cheese slowly to avoid clumps.