Creamy Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup is thick, flavorful, and comforting! It is suitable for warm and cozy meals during the colder months. It is great for family dinners, appetizers, side dishes, holidays, and meal prep!
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This homemade potato soup is incredibly creamy and smooth, making it the ultimate cozy comfort food dinner. This quick and easy soup is great for the whole family. Serve for family dinners as an appetizer, main meal, or side dish!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This potato soup is rich and creamy.
- Everything is made in one pot, making clean-up super quick and easy!
- This recipe requires only 6 main ingredients.
- It is versatile and great for many diets and lifestyles (gluten-free, nut-free, and sugar-free).
Ingredients & Substitutes
These are the ingredients and substitutes for this potato soup:
- Unsalted butter
- Onion
- Minced garlic
- Russet potatoes
- Chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
Taste & Texture
This creamy potato soup is hearty, savory, and flavorful. The main flavors are potato, garlic, onion, and the toppings. The texture is super smooth and creamy.
How to Make
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Purée the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the milk or heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the potato soup into bowls and garnish with your desired toppings.
Expert Tips for Success
- Peel and dice the potatoes before cooking.
- Use Russet potatoes for the best texture.
- Blend until fully creamy.
- Add your favorite toppings to customize the soup.
How to Serve & Store
Serve this easy potato soup hot and fresh with your favorite toppings. This soup is great by itself or served as an appetizer or side dish. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I make this soup vegetarian? Absolutely!
- Can I freeze this soup? Yes, you can!
- What thickens potato soup? Cream or flour are commonly used to thicken potato soup.
- What is potato soup made of? Typically made with potatoes, broth or milk, onions, and seasonings.
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