Potato Onion Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A hearty, comforting potato onion soup with smoky bacon and creamy milk, perfect for cozy gatherings and satisfying meals for family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups sliced potatoes
  • 3 cups minced onions
  • 5 to 6 slices bacon
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Boil the sliced potatoes until tender.
  2. Pour off the water and set it aside.
  3. Mash the cooked potatoes.
  4. Fry the bacon slices until crisp.
  5. Remove the bacon and fry the minced onions in the bacon drippings until translucent.
  6. Remove the onions and add them to the mashed potatoes.
  7. Add the reserved potato water, milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes and onions, then heat through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 22.6g 29% DV
Carbs 43.6g 16% DV
Fiber 2.2g 8% DV
Sugar 13g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10219.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 628.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 27mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 127.5mg 10% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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