Creamy Potato Soup
A warm and comforting bowl of creamy potato soup perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves
- Toppings: cheese, chives, bacon bits, sour cream
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling and chopping the potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the flour, stirring until golden brown.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Gradually add the broth and potatoes, bring to a simmer and cook until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in milk or cream until well combined, adjusting thickness with more liquid if needed.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs, simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and adjust seasonings to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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