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Thomas Baker

Pioneer Woman Potato Soup Perfect Easy and Delicious

Enjoy this comforting and creamy Pioneer Woman Potato Soup Recipe, featuring tender russet potatoes and a gentle blend of spices. This viral potato soup combines soft textures and rich flavors, making it perfect for an easy dinner. Inspired by popular recipes like Ree Drummond Potato Soup and other Russet Potato Soup Recipes, this dish is a must-try for any soup lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices thin bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 6 small russet potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun spice
  • 8 cups low-sodium broth
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon till crisp, then set aside.
  2. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in bacon fat until softened.
  3. Add diced potatoes, kosher salt, black pepper, and Cajun spice.
  4. Pour in broth and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  5. Mix milk and flour together, then stir into the soup and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Blend part of the soup using an immersion blender, then return it to the pot.
  7. Add heavy cream and fresh parsley, adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Serve hot topped with shredded cheese, crispy bacon, and extra parsley.

Notes

  • Use an immersion blender for ease and better texture.
  • Omit bacon and dairy for a vegetarian or lighter version.
  • Add broth when reheating if soup thickens too much.
  • Don’t over-blend the soup to keep some chunky texture.