In this post I am sharing the recipe for my Nanny’s Old Fashioned Potato Soup.
My grandmother, Dorothy (Nanny), was an accomplished cook. Aren’t most grandmothers? I loved her dearly and the wonderful meals she made. I’ll never forget her and how special she was to me or the wonderful meals she made with love.
Food is a part of our fond memories, just as much as it is a necessity for us. This potato soup is comforting and delicious…..and brings back wonderful memories of Nanny.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this potato soup: (Full details in printable recipe card)
- Russet Potatoes (med/large), peeled and cut into cubes
- Onion, finely diced
- Bacon Fat
- Chicken Stock
- Water
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Dried Thyme
- Butter
- Heavy Cream
- 1/2 c Water
- 2 tbs Corn Starch
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Let’s make Nanny’s Old Fashioned Potato Soup!
Nanny's Old Fashioned Potato Soup
Classic potato soup recipe, just like grandma used to make
Ingredients
Soup
- 5-9 Russet Potatoes (med/large), peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 Onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp Bacon Fat
- 4 c Chicken Stock
- 6 c Water
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
- 4 tbs Butter
- 1 c Heavy Cream
Thickening Slurry Mixture
- 1/2 c Water
- 2 tbs Corn Starch
Instructions
- Begin by heating a soup pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.
- Next, add the bacon fat and diced onion, saute onions until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Next, add the chicken stock, water and potatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper & dried thyme.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
- Prepare a slurry to thicken the soup. In a measuring cup, add 1/2 cup of cold water. Next, add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and mix well. Next, add the thickening slurry to the soup mixture and stir to combine.
- Next, add the butter and heavy cream.
- Turn heat down to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot. Garnish with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon bits if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Amount Per Serving: Calories: 402Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 643mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 9g
What to Serve with Potato Soup
Potato soup is filling on its own but can also be a part of a meal with different dishes. You may also choose to serve potato soup as the starter course of your meal if you’re hosting a dinner party.
Here are a few suggestions of what to serve with potato soup.
- A Club Sandwich – whole or half
- Grilled Cheese – whole or half
- Side Salad
- Bread, Biscuits or Cornbread
- Crackers
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Barbara Miller
Saturday 16th of December 2023
I'll make this later this week to have when I come home from grocery shopping. I'll have to use canned milk instead of the heavy gream but I think it will be ok. TY for sharing.
Julia Jordan
Sunday 17th of December 2023
It is good weather for comforting soup. Enjoy, Barbara! ~Julia
Barbara Miller
Wednesday 19th of October 2022
I love to have a bowl before adding the dairy in step 7. Delicious. My grandmother Bonnie used to let me dip a coffee cup into the pot to have some before she stirred in the dairy. Yummy Memories in her kitchen.
Nicole
Thursday 26th of September 2019
Hi, do we add the 6 cup of water at the same time as the broth?
Julia Jordan
Thursday 26th of September 2019
Yes and I apologize for any confusion. I updated the post to be more clear. Thank you.
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots
Saturday 11th of August 2018
Oh, how I love potato soup! That would be perfect here today in all of the rainy weather!
juliepollitt
Saturday 19th of August 2017
Potato soup is my all-time favorite soup! So comforting and yummy! This recipe looks delish!