Homemade Potato Soup (Printable Recipe Version)

Creamy potato soup with bacon and cheese, a comforting meal for any occasion.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 strips of bacon, diced
02 - 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
03 - 1 small carrot, grated
04 - 1/2 cup chopped onion
05 - 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

→ Liquids and Thickeners

09 - 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
10 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
11 - 3 cups 2% milk

→ Toppings

12 - 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

# Steps to Make It:

01 - In a large saucepan, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove and drain the bacon drippings, then set the bacon aside.
02 - Add the potatoes, carrot, onion, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, celery seed, and chicken broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix the flour and milk until smooth. Gradually stir this mixture into the soup. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly and cook for about 2 minutes until thickened.
04 - Stir in Velveeta cheese and the cooked bacon, then mix until melted. If desired, top with green onions and additional bacon before serving.

# Extra Information:

01 - Serve this soup hot for a comforting experience, perfect for cold weather or as a side dish for steak dinners.