Name: Gluten-Free Potato Soup (No Flour)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon (uncooked and cut into small strips); 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 ½ pounds yukon potatoes (peeled and cut into a 1-inch dice); 4 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ⅔ cup heavy cream; ⅔ cup sour cream; Shredded cheddar cheese, green onions or chives, and additional sour cream and bacon for topping, (optional)

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This Gluten-Free Potato Soup Recipe is the perfect meal for a chilly fall day. Iy is loaded with all the toppings but made without flour. All you need are some basic kitchen staples and about 30 minutes and you are ready to dive into perfection.

Pot of soup and two bowls or potato soup with cheddar and onion.

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One of my favorite comfort foods is a loaded baked potato. This soup is essentially just that in soup form.

Because let's be honest, when soup season is here, there is nothing better than a piping hot bowl of my favorite chunky potato soup topped with sharp cheddar cheese and bacon on a cold winter day. It is a meal the whole family will love!

📖Why My Recipe Works

Traditional potato soup recipes use a roux made of all-purpose flour and butter. You could use gluten-free flour. However, I didn't see any reason to do that.

Potatoes are naturally starchy. By using an immersion blender, you are able to get a creamier potato soup recipe than using a blender, while still having a good amount of potato chunks.

With sour cream in addition to heavy cream, you get an undeniable, thick, smooth, and creamy bowl of soup with a delightful added tanginess.

And finally, the smoked paprika complements the added bacon. I mean, I couldn't make a boring potato soup.

Potatoes- I suggest using Yukon gold potatoes, which cook up fluffier than red or russet potatoes.
Bacon- Use simple bacon, no maple or other sweet flavors.
Unsalted Butter- I always recommend using unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, you will need to reduce the salt added to the soup. I don't recommend using olive oil.
Onion- White or yellow onions, and even red onion work in this recipe. Just don't use a sweet onion.
Chicken Stock- You can use homemade chicken broth, store-bought, or even vegetable broth.
Thickeners- Sour cream and heavy cream work with the potato starch to create the best texture. Do not substitute milk for the cream. But you can substitute Greek yogurt or creme fraiche for the sour cream.
Seasonings- Smoked paprika is a critical element. If you only have regular paprika try adding a bit of chili powder to deepen the flavor. You also need dried thyme, pepper, and garlic.
Toppings- Cheddar cheese, green onions, chives, and more bacon (of course!).

⏲️How to Make Potato Soup Without Flour

Crisp the Bacon

Add your bacon pieces to a large stock pot or dutch oven and cook over medium heat until the bacon is crisp. Be sure to

Remove the bacon and set it aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.

If your bacon is really fatty you definitely need to remove most of the bacon drippings. As it will pool on top of the refinished soup and look oily.

Person peeling and cutting potatoes and sauteing onions in a soup pot.

Saute the Onions

Next, add the butter to your pot. Swirl it around to mix it with the bacon fat.

Add your onion and cook over medium heat until the onions begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook until it smells fragrant, only about 30 seconds.

Boil the Potatoes

Add the peeled and diced potatoes, chicken broth, and spices to your pot. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 12-ish minutes.

The potatoes are ready when they are fork-tender and fluff when pierced.

Simmering potatoes in a pot and an immersion blender.

Puree

Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, puree for 30 to 45 seconds or until chunky. The soup should look creamy but still have chunks.

Be sure not to blend too much or you will have added unwanted starch, causing a potentially gummy texture.

If you want to use a blender only puree half the soup and then add it back to the pot. Alternatively, you can also use a hand masher (like for mashed potatoes).

Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream. Once thoroughly mixed in bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Do not let it boil.

Top with your favorite toppings and serve!

🥗What to Serve with Potato Soup

I like to pair this soup with a roasted veggie sandwich, a spicy chicken sandwich, or a salad. My beet and apple salad is a good pairing. Or just grab some buttery gluten-free dinner rolls and enjoy!

👩🏻‍🍳Jen's Top Tip

If your soup isn't as thick as you prefer, make a potato starch or cornstarch slurry. Add a little at a time to the finished soup until you get your desired consistency.

Gluten-free potato soup in a copper pot with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

💭 Soup Variations

Spicy- To add some spice to the flavor of your soup, add pepper flakes or a pinch or two of cayenne. Another option to add some color and make your soup spicier is the addition of fresh jalapeno or serrano peppers. Just seed, slice and mince your pepper and stir into the pot.

Ham and Potato Soup- This is a great option after a holiday meal! Swap our leeks for the onion. Optional but a great tip is to save the hambone and add it to your stock. Simmer for 15-20 minutes and then remove the bone. Add the cooked ham to your soup at the end in place of the bacon.

Potato Bisque- Puree the soup in a blender until completely smooth. Add the heavy cream and sour cream and cook until thickened. Don't add the bacon to the soup just serve it on top with chives and sour cream.

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🔪Equipment

If you don't have an immersion or stick blender you can substitute a food processor, blender, hand or stand mixer, or potato masher. See above for instructions.

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