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A rich and velvety potato soup made with a roux-based béchamel and starchy Russet potatoes, creating a creamy texture without heavy cream. Simple ingredients and quick to prepare, serving about 8 people.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into roughly 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 to 3 carrots (about 1 cup), peeled and diced
  • A touch of minced garlic (quantity not specified)
  • Water (quantity sufficient to cover vegetables in pot)
  • Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base (quantity to taste, typically 1-2 tsp)
  • Dried parsley (quantity to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • 3 cups whole milk

Instructions

  1. Peel Russet potatoes and chop into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. Peel and dice carrots to yield about 1 cup.
  3. Place potatoes and carrots in a large pot, add water and Better Than Bouillon chicken base and minced garlic, bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook potatoes and carrots until tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, melt butter in a separate pot over medium heat.
  6. Stir flour, salt, and pepper into the melted butter to form a roux.
  7. Slowly whisk whole milk into the roux a little at a time, whisking until smooth and thickened.
  8. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the cooked potatoes to your preferred texture (or blend with an immersion blender for ultra-smooth).
  9. Pour the creamy white sauce into the pot with the mashed potatoes and stir to combine.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Notes

Soup can be customized at the table with toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, fresh parsley, crumbled bacon, or sour cream., Optional proteins like ham, rotisserie chicken, or spicy sausage can be added., Soup keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days in an airtight container; not recommended for freezing as texture degrades., Reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching., Serve alongside something fresh and light like a salad, steamed greens, or slaw for balance.

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