Rafferty’s Potato Soup Recipe
The Rafferty’s Potato Soup Recipe is warm, creamy, and comforting. This recipe is inspired by the famous soup served at Rafferty’s restaurant.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Cook potatoes
- Place diced potatoes in a pot. Add chicken broth. Cook until soft.
Step 2: Sauté onion
- In a pan, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft.
Step 3: Mash potatoes
- Lightly mash cooked potatoes in broth. Leave small chunks.
Step 4: Add flavors
- Stir in onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5: Add cream
- Pour in heavy cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Add cheese
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Step 7: Finish soup
- Stir in sour cream. Let the soup simmer for a few minutes.
Step 8: Serve
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with bacon and green onions.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the creamiest texture.
- Do not over-mash potatoes; small chunks add texture.
- For extra flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese.
- Add more broth if soup feels too thick.
- Top with crackers for added crunch.