Description
Creamy Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and velvety soup combines earthy russet potatoes with creamy goodness, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. It’s easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking, making it a family favorite. Serve it as an appetizer or pair it with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup bacon bits for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in butter or olive oil until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook for three minutes.
- Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with crispy bacon bits or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg