Description

Creamy Potato Soup is a rich, velvety, and comforting soup made with tender russet potatoes, butter, onion, garlic, and broth, finished with heavy cream or milk. It offers a smooth texture and a soothing warmth, perfect for chilly days, family dinners, or any occasion where you need a comforting meal. This easy-to-make and highly customizable soup invites you to add your favorite toppings or adjust its creaminess to your liking.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream or milk
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and dice the russet potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic to release their flavors fully during cooking.
Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking gently until they’re soft and translucent, which builds a flavorful base for the soup.
Cook the Potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to the pot, stirring them with the aromatics. Pour in the broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer portions to a blender. Blend until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
Add Cream and Season: Return the blended soup to the pot if needed. Stir in heavy cream or milk gradually. Season with salt and pepper to taste, warming the soup gently without boiling to avoid curdling.

Notes

Choose the right potato: Russet or Yukon Gold work best for that creamy texture after blending.
Don’t overcook the potatoes to avoid them becoming mushy before blending.
Blend in batches if needed for safety and smooth results when using a stand blender.
Adjust thickness by thinning with extra broth or thickening with mashed potatoes.
Season gradually by adding salt little by little and tasting as you go to balance flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg