Irish-Style Potato Onion Soup

Name: Irish-Style Potato Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced; 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced; 3 cups milk; 5 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade or store bought; 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives, divided; 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, whole; 1 cup light cream; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 6 slices lean bacon, crisply fried and chopped

A comforting and substantial potato soup, featuring savory onions and herbs, is traditionally garnished with crisp bacon and fresh chives.

⭐ 4.4 (31 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 10 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Dinner Appetizer Side Dish Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Irish

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Instructions

In a 6-8 quart stockpot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat, then cook onions until softened without browning.
Add peeled and sliced potatoes, milk, chicken stock, 1/4 cup chives, celery seeds, and thyme; cover and simmer for about an hour.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and whisk in flour to form a roux; cook for 2 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
Whisk the roux into the soup to thicken, then cook for 5 to 10 minutes before pureeing the mixture.
Stir in the cream and reheat the soup, ensuring it does not boil.
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with the remaining 1/4 cup fresh chives and crisp bacon.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 323 kcal

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Cholesterol: 49 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 12 g

Saturated Fat: 9 g

Sodium: 479 mg

Sugar: 9 g

Fat: 17 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g