Description
Hearty Creamy Potato Soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen with rich, velvety goodness. Warmth and flavor combine in this simple yet satisfying dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large russet potatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Thickening and Flavor Agents:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Herbs, Spices, and Garnishes:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked bacon crumbles
- Croutons or toasted bread
Instructions
- Heat butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium warmth, gently sweating chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and vegetable broth into the pot, elevating temperature until liquid reaches a vigorous boil, then reduce heat and allow ingredients to simmer for 15-20 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender.
- Transform soup’s texture using an immersion blender or carefully transfer contents to a standard blender, processing until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the smooth potato mixture, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile, then allow gentle simmering for an additional 5 minutes to meld ingredients.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings such as crispy bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese, or finely chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Maximize creaminess by using starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a richer texture.
- Prevent burning by stirring occasionally and keeping heat at medium-low when sautéing onions and garlic.
- Swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free alternatives that maintain a creamy consistency.
- Enhance flavor by roasting potatoes briefly before adding to the broth, which deepens the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg