Irish Potato Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Irish Potato Soup
50 min.
8
486kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Irish Potato Soup, a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Ireland right to your table. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any cozy gathering, this gluten-free recipe serves eight and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With a rich, creamy base and the smoky goodness of bacon, each spoonful is a celebration of hearty ingredients that come together in perfect harmony.

Imagine the aroma of sizzling bacon filling your home as you prepare this delicious soup. The combination of tender potatoes, sweet onions, and crisp celery creates a satisfying texture, while the evaporated milk adds a luscious creaminess that elevates the dish to a whole new level. Not only is this soup a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, making it a wholesome choice for any meal.

Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this Irish Potato Soup is a fantastic option. It's easy to make, ready in just 50 minutes, and packed with flavor. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this deliciously comforting soup that will warm you from the inside out!

Ingredients

  • pound bacon 
  • cup celery chopped
  • 24 fluid ounce evaporated milk canned
  •  onion chopped
  •  potatoes cubed scrubbed
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, crumble, and set aside.
  3. Cook and stir onion and celery in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until the onion is translucent and tender.
  4. Drain excess grease, then stir in potatoes.
  5. Add water to cover all but 1 inch of the potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the evaporated milk, and continue cooking until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories486kcal
Protein13.66%
Fat54.21%
Carbs32.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.84
Glycemic Load
20.77
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.751739190972%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
1.4mg
Quercetin
3.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:486.47kcal
24.32%
Fat:29.39g
45.21%
Saturated Fat:11.66g
72.9%
Carbohydrates:39.2g
13.07%
Net Carbohydrates:35.25g
12.82%
Sugar:10.9g
12.12%
Cholesterol:63.15mg
21.05%
Sodium:683.41mg
29.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.66g
33.32%
Vitamin C:34.57mg
41.9%
Phosphorus:359.8mg
35.98%
Vitamin B6:0.69mg
34.61%
Potassium:1106.54mg
31.62%
Calcium:261.87mg
26.19%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.84%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.33%
Vitamin B3:4.19mg
20.96%
Selenium:14.04µg
20.05%
Magnesium:67.61mg
16.9%
Fiber:3.95g
15.8%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.36%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
14.01%
Zinc:1.86mg
12.37%
Copper:0.22mg
11.02%
Folate:39.81µg
9.95%
Iron:1.7mg
9.46%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.09%
Vitamin K:7.32µg
6.97%
Vitamin A:293.15IU
5.86%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.1%
Source:Allrecipes