Description
Hearty potato soup celebrates comfort with rich, velvety potatoes blended into a luxurious broth. Garnished with crispy bacon and chives, this classic dish offers warmth and satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped chives
- Bacon bits
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium heat, gently sweating chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced potatoes and broth into the pot, elevating temperature until liquid reaches a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, carefully pureeing until achieving a velvety smooth consistency. If using a standard blender, cautiously transfer soup in small batches, ensuring even blending.
- Incorporate rich heavy cream into the potato mixture, stirring continuously to integrate the liquid smoothly and create a luxurious texture.
- Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to personal preference and balance.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, delicate chive snippets, or crispy bacon crumbles to enhance visual appeal and provide complementary flavor profiles.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a smoother, creamier texture that blends beautifully without getting grainy.
- Avoid boiling potatoes too long to prevent them from breaking down and creating a starchy, gluey consistency.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels, allowing you to adjust seasoning precisely during cooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk instead of heavy cream, maintaining richness while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg