Bier Meister 1,710 Posted August 2, 2021 I do several variations, but here’s a basic: 5-6 slices of bacon (diced) 10-15 red potatoes 1/2 yellow onion (diced) 1/2 stick of butter 2-3 oz of flour 2-3 biers (i like using fat tire) 10 cups of either vegetable or chicken stock 1 1/2 C shreaded cheddar 1 bunch of green onions (chopped) you will need 2 large pots. boil potatoes in 1 of them. should start them in cold, salted water. should take about 1- 1 1/2 hrs. in the other start crisping your bacon... remove from fat. add diced onions... just want to sweat them (coooked, but not color). melt butter in pot. add flour (making our roux). give that about 3-5 min (want to cook the "flour" flavor out of it). add bier. you will want to cook the alcohol out of it. then add stock and green onions. add potatoes and some of the potato water..... ultimately you will need to blend this... in commercial kitchens we have a large one.... do it in small batches in your blender and put back in one pot... the roux, cheese, and potatoes should thicken it. once blended, if need be you can use a hand blender int he pot. some people like blending the bacon in with the soup, some people like them diced...your call. let it simmer for abut 15-30 min..... if it is not thick enough make a little batch of roux on the side and add a little at a time while stirring.... it won't thicken instantly... give it 20-30 seconds before adding more roux. this is one of those soups i do by feel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Bier Meister said: this is one of those soups i do by feel. Don't you burn your hands? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted August 2, 2021 Love a good potato soup. This looks good, will def try. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,710 Posted August 2, 2021 9 hours ago, wiffleball said: Don't you burn your hands? Hands free stirring... 3 hours ago, Cruzer said: Love a good potato soup. This looks good, will def try. I have a good vichyssoise recipe I wanted to post. Traditionally served cold, but can do it warm. Been a crazy day at work. Will have to wait until later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,313 Posted August 2, 2021 Beer, aye? Interesting. Does this have the normal potato soup type of flavour or is it something completely different? I was just thinking about potato soup the other day. I may give this a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted August 2, 2021 In California, we just throw a stone in a pot and look at each other hoping someone has somethig else to toss in the pot. Then after a couple hours of nothing happening, we fight over the stone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, JustinCharge said: In California, we just throw a stone in a pot and look at each other hoping someone has something else to toss in the pot. Then after a couple hours of nothing happening, we fight over the stone. AND CIVIL WAR IS COMING! MARK MY WORDS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,790 Posted August 2, 2021 Three suggestions: 1. Try leeks sometime. 2. Roasted garlic puree. 3. Play with Daikon radish for a twist. White pepper is a secret ingredient in many things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,710 Posted August 2, 2021 39 minutes ago, fandandy said: Beer, aye? Interesting. Does this have the normal potato soup type of flavour or is it something completely different? I was just thinking about potato soup the other day. I may give this a try. while not too profound, i like the beer in there. If you prefer it more neutral, use a veg stock/broth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,710 Posted August 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, wiffleball said: Three suggestions: 1. Try leeks sometime. 2. Roasted garlic puree. 3. Play with Daikon radish for a twist. White pepper is a secret ingredient in many things. as mentioned, i have done this several ways. chive vs green onion is good for this one I also like using leeks in vichyssoise Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,339 Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Bier Meister said: as mentioned, i have done this several ways. chive vs green onion is good for this one I also like using leeks in vichyssoise I’m gonna need your take on Remys soup from Ratatouille Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,710 Posted October 23, 2023 rainy day yesterday and daughter was asking for a potato soup. made this with veg stock and 1/2 and 1/2...no bier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 3,121 Posted October 23, 2023 Potato soup sounds good. Nice bump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,734 Posted October 23, 2023 i'm not a fan of onions unless really finely diced or minced... its a combo flavor/texture thing. but otherwise this sounds great 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
