On chilly days, having a warm dish that is good for health is extremely necessary. Understanding this, TasteVN decided to go to the kitchen to guide you on 2 simple and nutritious potato soup recipes in no time. Let’s follow along!
1. Potato Soup
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Potato Soup For 4 people
Potatoes 700 gr Fresh milk 500 ml Butter 2.5 tablespoons Warm water 240 ml Garlic 4 cloves (minced) Dried parsley a little Green onion 2 stalks Salt/pepper a little
How to Make Potato Soup
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Prepare the Ingredients
After purchasing, wash the potatoes to remove dirt from the skin and discard any spoiled parts. Then, use a knife to cut them into small pieces.
Wash the green onions and chop them finely.
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Cook the Potatoes
Place a pot on the stove, and once the pot is hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter.
After the butter has melted, add minced garlic and sauté until the garlic turns golden.
Next, add all the chopped potatoes to the pot, and stir well with a ladle. Then, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pot and continue stirring.
After that, pour in 120ml of warm water and 1 teaspoon of salt, stir well, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, if the potatoes are not soft, you can add another 120ml of warm water and continue cooking until the potatoes are soft, then turn off the heat.
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Mashing Potatoes
You cut the potatoes into small pieces and gradually add them to the blender to mash.
After about 2 minutes, you add 100ml of fresh milk to the blender to mash with the potatoes.
Once mashed, you pour the mixture into a bowl.
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Cooking Soup
First, you place a pot on the stove, then add all the mashed potato mixture and 200ml of fresh milk into the pot, cooking over medium heat.
Next, you use a ladle to stir the mixture evenly. Then, add 1/2 tablespoon of butter into the pot and continue stirring until the ingredients are blended.
Continue to add the remaining 100ml of fresh milk and stir evenly; you can adjust the amount of milk to achieve the desired thickness of the soup.
Finally, sprinkle a little pepper and a bit of dried parsley into the soup. Before turning off the stove, remember to taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
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Finished product
The soup has a quite eye-catching color, with a creamy taste from milk, butter, and potatoes. A bowl of potato soup can help warm your body and is rich in nutrients. This is definitely a wonderful soup for chilly winter days!
2. Bacon potato soup
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Bacon Potato Soup Serves 4 people
Potatoes 2 tubers (about 300 – 400gr) Bacon 120 gr Carrot 1 tuber Celery 2 stalks Onion 1/2 bulb Chicken broth 120 ml Fresh milk 60 ml Sour cream 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil 1/2 tablespoon Chopped green onion 1 teaspoon Dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon Dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon Dried chives 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt/pepper 1/4 teaspoon
What is bacon?
- Bacon, also known as smoked meat, originates from Europe. Currently, bacon is a very popular food around the world.
- Bacon is made from animal meat processed by smoking methods. The special thing about bacon is that its shelf life is longer than that of regular meat.
- Bacon has 2 types: raw and processed. For the raw type, if stored in the refrigerator, the shelf life can range from 2 weeks to 8 months. The processed meat has a shelf life of 6 months. Bacon can be used to make many dishes such as rolls, fried dishes, etc.
What is sour cream?
- Sour cream, also known as fermented cream, is a type of milk that has been fermented, giving it a sour taste, with a fat content of 12 – 16%.
- Sour cream usually does not freeze or separate into layers when cooking because it has high heat resistance.
- This is a common ingredient in cooking, baking, and beverage mixing. The function of sour cream is to help reduce the greasiness of a dish or to provide a sour flavor to the dish.
- Currently, sour cream is sold quite commonly. You can find it at supermarkets, baking ingredient stores, or various e-commerce websites.
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to select fresh carrots
- You should choose carrots that are bright orange in color, with a shiny skin, not rough or spotted, and feel firm when you pick them up.
- A good carrot will still have a green and firm top, not bruised.
- It’s best to choose carrots of moderate size. Avoid buying ones that are too large or too small, especially those with bushy leaves at the base, as they will not taste good and lack nutrients.
How to select fresh celery
- You should buy celery stalks that are round and uniform, about 1.5m long.
- Fresh, delicious celery will have a light green stem, with bright and even green leaves.
- You should avoid buying if you see the leaves are bruised or yellowing, as this may indicate that the celery has been harvested for a long time.
How to choose fresh onions
- Good onions will have a thin, shiny skin and are particularly uniform in color. When held, they should feel dry and firm.
- Additionally, prioritize choosing bulbs with fresh roots that are not wilted or dried out.
- Absolutely do not buy bulbs that show signs of sprouting, have hard and soft spots, or have uneven colors.
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How to make Potato Bacon Soup
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, peel the potatoes and remove any spoiled parts, then wash them thoroughly. Next, slice 3/4 of the potatoes thinly, and dice the remaining 1/3.
For the celery, cut off the roots and leaves, wash it, and then chop it finely. Peel the carrots and onions, wash them, and dice them. The bacon should also be diced.
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Cook the potatoes and vegetables
Place a pot on the stove, then gradually add potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, and 1 liter of water to cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
After the potatoes are soft, use a ladle to remove all the vegetables and place them in a bowl for about 5 minutes to cool.
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Mash the potatoes
After the vegetables have cooled, select the potato and onion slices and place them in a bowl.
Next, gradually add 1.5 tablespoons of sour cream, potatoes, and onions into the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Sautéed Bacon
You place a pot on the stove, then add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil into the pot. When the oil is hot, add the bacon and sauté until the meat firms up and turns slightly red.
Next, season the pot with 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of dried chives, then stir well for 30 seconds.
Then, add the prepared vegetables into the pot, and stir the bacon with the vegetables.
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Cooking the Soup
After about 2 minutes of sautéing the vegetables and bacon, gradually add 120ml of chicken broth, the mashed potato mixture, and 60ml of fresh milk into the pot, then stir well.
Then, season the soup with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, stirring well. Cook until the soup pot boils, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The soup has a creamy flavor from milk, a nutty taste from potatoes, and a faint aroma from spices like parsley, rosemary,… The harmonious combination of ingredients creates a delicious, nutritious soup for winter days.
How to Choose Fresh Delicious Potatoes
- To buy good potatoes, you should choose those with a yellow color instead of white.
- Good potatoes will feel heavy and firm in your hand. The skin should be smooth, intact, without black spots on the skin, and not rotten or oozing.
- For quicker preparation, you should choose potatoes without deep dents.
- Avoid buying potatoes with scratched or wrinkled skin, and if you press on the skin and it feels soft. These potatoes are usually left too long and will not taste good.
- Absolutely do not buy potatoes that have sprouted, and the outer skin has turned green, as these potatoes are very toxic to health.
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Above are 2 recipes for creamy potato soup that are both delicious, nutritious, and simple to make at home. What are you waiting for? Quickly jot down the recipe to cook and treat your family. TasteVN wishes you success!
