Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup

Name: Absolutely Ultimate Potato Soup
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon, chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes; 3 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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55 minRecipe makes 8American

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Ingredients

Amounts as written, for the 8 servings the recipe makes

1 pound bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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What cooks on Allrecipes say

“I read all the top reviews and nobody has mentioned this before so maybe it's not a big deal to some...but I thought the bacon would be SO much better if it wasn't boiled with the potatoes (after cooking it.) It lost it's flavor and became soggy! I think it would be so much better added at the…”
— Jenn J. on Allrecipes
“This was by far one of the best Potato Soup recipes I've ever prepared! It is a bit involved and time consuming (don't believe the prep or cook times posted here), but it was sooo worth it! I added carrot and used chicken broth. Yes, stock is better, but if you don't have it handy, broth works…”
— Clifford L. on Allrecipes, Dec 2010
“Ultimate comfort food! I've made this recipe many times & it is always a hit with my family/friends. I personally don't care for tarragon, so i use rosemary instead of the tarragon & cilantro. Tip for those who are concerned with the amount of time spent chopping the veggies - i chop celery…”
— GAHSMOMX3 on Allrecipes, Nov 2010

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Ingredients

Amounts as written, for the 8 servings the recipe makes

1 pound bacon, chopped

2 stalks celery, diced

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes

3 tablespoons butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

What cooks on Allrecipes say

“I read all the top reviews and nobody has mentioned this before so maybe it's not a big deal to some...but I thought the bacon would be SO much better if it wasn't boiled with the potatoes (after cooking it.) It lost it's flavor and became soggy! I think it would be so much better added at the…”

— Jenn J. on Allrecipes

“This was by far one of the best Potato Soup recipes I've ever prepared! It is a bit involved and time consuming (don't believe the prep or cook times posted here), but it was sooo worth it! I added carrot and used chicken broth. Yes, stock is better, but if you don't have it handy, broth works…”

— Clifford L. on Allrecipes, Dec 2010

“Ultimate comfort food! I've made this recipe many times & it is always a hit with my family/friends. I personally don't care for tarragon, so i use rosemary instead of the tarragon & cilantro. Tip for those who are concerned with the amount of time spent chopping the veggies - i chop celery…”

— GAHSMOMX3 on Allrecipes, Nov 2010

Read every review on Allrecipes