Chunky Potato Soup

Crispy French Bread
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 (32-oz) carton chicken broth
  • 2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving 2 Tbsp drippings in pan.
  2. Add onion and garlic to drippings; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 8 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth.
  4. Add potatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes to desired consistency. Stir in milk. Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  6. Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper; cook until heated. Top servings with bacon, additional cheese, sour cream, and, if desired, green onions.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (14.8-oz) loaf French bread
  • 2 Tbsp butter, softened

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread directly on oven rack 15 minutes or until crisp. Serve with butter.

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