Description
Hearty potato soup brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending creamy textures with rustic charm. Warm spices and rich ingredients invite you to savor each spoonful of pure, homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 russet potatoes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large onion
Seasonings and Spices:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Optional Toppings:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- crispy bacon bits
- chopped green onions
- sour cream
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high heat until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, gently sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the aromatics turn soft and slightly golden.
- Introduce cubed potatoes and warm broth into the pot, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes, ensuring potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Utilize an immersion blender to transform the soup into a velvety consistency, strategically leaving some potato chunks for added texture and rustic appeal.
- Pour in milk or cream, seasoning generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the soup to reach a luxurious, creamy temperature of approximately 160°F.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional toppings like crisp bacon bits, chopped chives, or shredded cheese for added complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Adjust butter quantity for dietary needs, using olive oil or plant-based alternatives for vegan or low-fat versions.
- Try different potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for unique textures and flavor profiles.
- Enhance soup’s nutritional value by adding chopped carrots, celery, or leeks during initial sautéing stage.
- For gluten-free adaptation, ensure broth is certified gluten-free and avoid flour-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg