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Dairy Free Potato Soup (Whole30)

December 30, 2019 3 Comments

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A large bowl of cream of potato soup

This Dairy Free Potato Soup is the ultimate in comfort food. Perfect for cold winter days and nights this soup is sure to be a hit with your whole family. This soup tastes so good you won’t even be able to tell it’s dairy free or Whole30!  

A bowl of dairy free potato soup

Note that this recipe was initially published in January 2018 but the photos and post were updated on December 30, 2019.

On the menu this week is another Whole30 recipe for you guys: a Dairy Free Potato Soup. This is my new favorite comfort food. This soup is so creamy and delicious and is just perfect for those cold winter days and nights. This recipe also makes a large amount of soup which is perfect for leftovers and for freezing for meal prep.

A large bowl of cream of potato soup

Why this Dairy Free Potato Soup is so good: 

  • It’s so creamy and delicious
  • It’s really easy and simple to make
  • It doesn’t require any fancy or hard to find ingredients
  • It’s Whole30 compliant and it’s also gluten free, dairy free and can be made vegan as well
  • It can be turned into a complete meal by adding cooked chicken or grass fed ground beef

Is this Dairy Free Potato Soup paleo? 

Technically no. When the paleo diet was first created, potatoes were not allowed on it. However, there are many paleo experts, including myself, who now allow people to eat non-GMO potatoes on the paleo diet. As long as you tolerate them that is. I personally tolerate white potatoes better than sweet potatoes so I do eat them.

However, my one rule of thumb when it comes to food is to always listen to your body first. If potatoes do not agree with you, do not eat them. I just don’t want anyone getting upset that as a paleo blogger I am posting this potato recipe so I felt it important to explain.

How to make this Dairy Free Potato Soup: 

  • Use a medium sized frying pan, and cook your bacon until crisp
  • While the bacon is cooking, fill a large pot with water and place on medium heat on the stove
  • Clean the potatoes and chop them into quarters (leave the skin on – this is where most of the nutrients are located)
  • Once the water in the pot is boiling, add the chopped potatoes and turn the burner down so that the potatoes cook at a low boil for 25-30 minutes, until soft
  • While the potatoes are boiling, remove the bacon from the frying pan and use the grease to saute the chopped onion and apple together, until the onion is caramelized and the apples are tender (~10-15 minutes)
  • Once the potatoes are cooked, drain the water from the pot
  • Transfer the onions, apples and bacon fat to the pot with the potatoes
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and using your metal immersion blender blend the ingredients until smooth

step by step directions for making dairy free potato soup

How to make this dairy free potato soup vegan: 

Simply leave out the bacon. Just cook the onions and apples in a little coconut oil or avocado oil instead. Then substitute the bone broth with vegetable broth.

Variations on this dairy free cream of potato soup: 

  • Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the onions and apples for a slightly different flavour
  • Add some cooked chicken or grass fed ground beef to turn it into a complete meal
  • Top the soup with raw cashews or sunflower seeds to add a little crunch
  • If you don’t tolerate coconut milk you can use cashew milk instead

Other recipes you will love: 

  • Beef Curry Stew
  • Dairy Free Clam Chowder
  • Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
  • Whole30 and Paleo Sloppy Joes
  • Whole30 Meatloaf with Blueberries

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Dairy Free Potato Soup (Whole30)

This Dairy Free Potato Soup is such a creamy and delicous soup. It's Whole30 compliant and makes the perfect fall or winter comfort food.

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free cream of potato soup, easy potato soup, healthy cream of potato soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 686 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package nitrate and sugar free bacon
  • 3 lbs organic yellow or white potatoes
  • 2 red apples of choice, chopped (such as Gala or Honey Crisp)
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 3 cups bone broth
  • 2 cups full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Optional: chopped chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Using a medium sized frying pan, cook your bacon until crisp

  2. While the bacon is cooking, fill a large pot with water and place on medium heat on the stove

  3. Clean the potatoes and chop into quarters (leave the skin on - this is where most of the nutrients are located)

  4. Once the water in the pot is boiling, add the chopped potatoes

  5. Turn the burner down so that the potatoes cook at a low boil for 25-30 minutes, until soft

  6. While the potatoes are boiling, remove the bacon from the frying pan and use the grease to saute the chopped onion and apple together, until the onion is caramelized and the apples are tender (~10-15 minutes)

  7. Once the potatoes are done, drain the water from the pot

  8. Transfer the onions, apples and bacon fat to the pot with the potatoes

  9. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot

  10. Using your immersion blender (this is the one I use and love), blend the ingredients until smooth

  11. Optional: Top with chopped bacon and chives

  12. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  1. This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to a week
  2. This soup can be frozen and makes great leftovers 
Nutrition Facts
Dairy Free Potato Soup (Whole30)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686 Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Fat 46g71%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 1138mg49%
Potassium 1359mg39%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jocelyn Schuler

    January 7, 2020 at 9:25 pm

    I made this soup last night for my family, and both my husband and my 10 month old loved it! It’s a perfect soup for those cold January days!5 stars

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    • Erin Carter

      January 11, 2020 at 1:02 am

      Oh this makes me so so happy to hear!!!

      Reply
  2. Kristie

    January 22, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    Best comfort food!5 stars

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