Great Depression Potato Soup (Grandmother’s Recipe)

This Great Depression Potato Soup, passed down from my grandmother, is a hearty and comforting dish that is as simple as it is delicious. The beauty of this soup lies in its versatility—you can add whatever you like to personalize it! While this recipe may have been a way to make the most of basic ingredients during tough times, it’s still just as satisfying today. The creamy, buttery potatoes are complemented by sweet yellow onions and can be thickened to your liking using a traditional method. Perfect for a cozy meal, it’s sure to warm you up!

Ingredients

• 10 lb potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces
• 2 sweet yellow onions, peeled and sliced into rings
• Water (enough to cover the potatoes and onions, plus 2 inches above them)
• 1 stick of real butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bacon (optional, for topping)
• Optional toppings: green onions, shredded cheese, hard boiled eggs, unsweetened cornbread on the side
  

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