Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup delivers a hearty, velvety bowl layered with smoky bacon, tender potatoes, and aromatics enriched by a silky cream roux. Hints of tarragon and fresh cilantro add warmth and lift, making each spoonful rich yet balanced. It’s an ideal cold-weather soup for cozy dinners or a comforting weekend pot to share.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the bacon in a Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon pieces on paper towels. Pour off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
- 3
Cook the celery and onion in the reserved bacon drippings until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the cubed potatoes and toss to coat. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, then add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro.
- 6
Bring the cream mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream mixture to the potato mixture and stir to combine.
- 7
Transfer about 1/2 of the soup to a blender and purée, then return it to the Dutch oven. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 356.76 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 22.17 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 8.2 g 3%
- Total Fat 25.29 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 12.98 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 68.29 mg High 23%
- Sodium 751.54 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 0.97 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 166.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 4.72 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 356.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon, Butter, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup healthy?
- Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 356.76 calories and 22.17 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 751.54 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.98 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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