Description
Indulge in a warm bowl of creamy potato soup that wraps you in comfort and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes (diced)
- 1 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- Salt, pepper, and thyme (to taste)
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced russet potatoes and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer; cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve desired creaminess, leaving some chunks for texture if preferred.
- Slowly stir in milk or cream; season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese or crispy bacon bits.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg