Description
This Creamy Homemade Potato Soup is a warm, satisfying, and effortlessly delicious dish featuring tender russet potatoes blended with rich plant-based cream and smoky smoked turkey bacon. Gently thickened with a natural gelling agent, it offers a silky smooth, comforting texture perfect for any season. Simple pantry ingredients come together quickly to create a hearty, flavorful bowl that delights with savory, smoky, and creamy notes in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 2 teaspoons natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoked Turkey Bacon and Vegetables: Chop smoked turkey bacon into bite-sized pieces and cook them in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside. Add chopped onions and garlic to the rendered fat in the pot and sauté until fragrant and translucent to build a flavorful base.
- Cook the Potatoes: Add peeled and diced russet potatoes to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, absorbing the aromatic flavors of onions and garlic.
- Blend for Creamy Texture: Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup in batches to a blender and pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky, creating a luxurious creamy texture.
- Incorporate Plant-Based Cream and Natural Gelling Agent: Return the soup to the pot and stir in the plant-based cream for richness. Gradually sprinkle in the natural gelling agent while stirring gently to achieve the perfect thickened and smooth texture.
- Add Smoked Turkey Bacon and Season: Stir the crispy smoked turkey bacon back into the soup. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste and let flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Choose russet potatoes for the creamiest base due to their starch content.
- Use quality smoked turkey bacon for optimal smoky flavor.
- Add the natural gelling agent slowly while stirring to avoid clumps and ensure silky consistency.
- Blend just enough to retain some potato texture for a homemade feel.
- Warm plant-based cream to room temperature before adding to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy potato soup, plant-based cream soup, smoked turkey bacon soup, comforting soup, dairy-free soup, gluten free, easy soup recipe
