Description

This Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup Recipe delivers velvety smooth texture, rich flavor, and cozy comfort in every spoonful. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s the perfect 45-minute soup for weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for aroma

Instructions

Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Chop onion and mince garlic.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add diced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Use an immersion blender to blend soup to your desired consistency — partial blending for rustic texture or full blending for a smooth finish.
Stir in milk or cream and simmer on low 5 minutes. Do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and chives if desired.

Notes

For dairy-free versions, use olive oil and coconut milk. Substitute cornstarch for flour for gluten-free adaptation. Store soup up to 4 days refrigerated or freeze the base (without dairy) for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add cream before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American Comfort Food

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 245
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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