I want to make potato soup, I'm kind of flying by the seat of my pants...?

Question

I was just going to chop potato, onion, garlic and boil til soft, then ad fat free half and half-I don't have any milk.
I was thinking of adding bacon, should I chop the bacon and put in with the first ingredients to boil, or should I cook it seperatly than ad-how would I keep the nice bacon flavor?
Any help appreciated. What aout butter, does anyone add butter?

Why does the fat free hnh sounds scary?
Too artificial? Will give a "fake" taste?
I might have some broth around here.

These all sound so delicious, I cooked the bacon first it great, I can't decide, I'm putting it up for vote.
Thanks for all your helpfulness!!!!!

Answer 1

Cooke the bacon first, then crumble it. Then cook/brown the onion and garlic in the bacon fat. Drain off.
Add about 4-6 cups of water, and all the other ingredients, including potatoes and cook for about 1/2 hour. I don't think you need butter. Just salt, pepper, the pour in some half-half, maybe 1/2 to 1 cup. If you add it before, it will curdle.

If you want to have it a little creamier/thicker, after it's cooked, put 1/2 of it in a blender and buzz it, then stir back into the pot.

Answer 2

Sounds good with bacon, potato and onion.... about about adding chicken broth (or any broth). If you don't have any cream or milk, how about some canned evaporated milk instead. The fat-free half and half sounds scary though.

Add butter as a flavoring agent so add near the end of the soup making process.

Answer 3

I start out with A chicken stock , add onions, celery and boil till soft. You can strain there if you want or chop them small in the begining. Add chopped potatoes,continue to boil. Do you know how to make a "RUE?" If not, at the end, add your hal/half,but tou will want to make it thicker. Mix some cornstarch and water in a mug. Fill the mug 2/3. Add 3 heaping tablespoons of cornstarch,and mix. Slowly mix,whlie stirring into your soup This is for a Dutch oven size pot. If it is not thick enough, You will have to wait a few minutes for it to boil to see how thick it will be. If you have to add more mixtue, do it a little at a time, giving it a chance to boil each time. At the very end I add chopped hard-boiled eggs, and you can add your PRE-FRIED bacon, and also add your butter at the end. use your own judgement how much butter to put in. you can e-mail back if you have any questions. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Dice your bacon, start it cooking in the pan, remove it when it's crisp and set aside. Leave about a TBSP of the bacon drippings in the pan, add your diced onion along with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and cook until translucent. Add 2 cups water (you don't have to add broth) and your cubed potatoes and another 1 tsp of salt (you need to season as you go along especially the potatoes). While the potatoes cook, in a separate small pan cook 1/4 cup flour in 3 Tbsp. butter, add 1 cup milk stir until thickened, add to the cooked potatoes, stirring until blended. Garnish with the cooked bacon and a sprinkle of chives. Yummy!

Answer 5

Baked potato heaven? You may think so when you find all your baked potato favorites - bacon, cheese and sour cream - in a creamy soup!



4 large baking potatoes
4 slices bacon
6 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 green onions, sliced
5 oz. (1 1/4 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream




1 . Pierce potatoes with fork; place on microwave-safe paper towel or roasting rack in microwave. Microwave on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turning once halfway through cooking. Cool slightly.
2 . Meanwhile, cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove from Dutch oven; drain on paper towels. Crumble; set aside.
3 . In same Dutch oven, combine milk and flour; blend well. Cook over medium heat about 15 minutes or until bubbly and thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
4 . Cut cooked potatoes in half. Scoop out cooked potato from skins; place in medium bowl. Discard skins. Mash potatoes well.
5 . Add potatoes, bacon, 2 tablespoons of the onions, 1 cup of the cheese, salt and pepper to milk mixture. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add sour cream; cook and stir until soup is thoroughly heated.
6 . To serve, spoon soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle each with remaining onions and cheese.

Answer 6

Sabine has it down right the only thing different I would do is to make it thicker is to use some corn starch to thicken it up. ONLY USE A TSP AT A TIME. Stir in and let it start thickening then decide if you want it thicker.

Answer 7

cook the bacon first. then crumble it in the soup and let it simmer. You could add some cheese, too. I dont use butter but I sometimes use cream of celery soup if I have it