Description
Homemade creamy potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl with rich, hearty flavors from classic ingredients. Smooth potatoes and subtle herbs blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each warming spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Bacon
- Chives
- Cheese
Instructions
- Carefully remove potato skins and chop into uniform cubes, then finely mince onions to ensure even cooking.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce diced potatoes and broth into the pot, raising heat to high and allowing mixture to reach a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, gently stirring occasionally until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Utilize an immersion blender or transfer soup to a standard blender, processing until achieving a velvety, smooth consistency with no potato chunks remaining.
- Return soup to pot, gently fold in heavy cream, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting flavors to taste.
- Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with optional toppings like crispy bacon bits, chopped chives, shredded cheese, or a dollop of sour cream for added texture and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Swap out dairy cream for coconut milk to create a vegan-friendly version of this comforting soup.
- Use an immersion blender directly in the pot for easier and smoother blending without transferring hot liquid.
- Add crispy bacon bits or shredded cheese as optional toppings for extra flavor and texture variation.
- Roast the potatoes before adding to the soup for a deeper, more caramelized taste profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg