Hearty Potato, Bacon & Onion Soup | Comfort Food In A Bowl
This creamy bacon, onion & potato soup is hearty, budget-friendly, and freezer-ready. A family favourite that’s simple and comforting.
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Ingredients
- 2 large onions sliced
- 200 g bacon diced (about 6 rashers)
- 2 tbsp crushed or minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp butter for cooking the onions or oil
- 4 tbsp butter for the roux
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp plain flour for the roux
- 6 cups hot water 1.5 litres or liquid stock
- 4 tbsp stock powder if using water
- 4 large waxy potatoes diced (about 650g)
- 1 cup cream
- Chives or parsley to garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soften the onions: Heat the butter or oil in a large pot. Add the sliced onions and cook gently over medium heat until soft and fragrant.
- Add garlic and bacon: Stir through the bacon and garlic, cooking until the bacon is lightly golden.
- Add liquid: Pour in the hot water or stock, whisking as you go to prevent lumps. If using water, add the stock powder.
- Cook potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and simmer for around 15 minutes, or until tender but not falling apart.
- Make a roux: In a separate bowl, sprinkle in the flour and the larger measure of butter and mix the two together to form a paste. Once the potatoes are cooked and fork-tender. Add the flour paste to the soup and stir until it dissolves and makes the soup thicker. Add less or more until you get your desired thickness.
- Finish with cream: Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, scatter with chives or parsley, and enjoy while hot.
Servings: 6 servings