Description
Warm up with this comforting Velvety Easy Creamy Potato Soup, perfect for chilly nights. Enjoy a creamy texture and rich flavors that make every spoonful a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large starchy potatoes (such as Russets or Yukon Golds), peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and sauté for about five minutes until translucent. Then add garlic and sauté for one more minute until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer Away: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about twenty minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend It Up: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer it in batches to a regular blender if needed.
- Add Cream and Season: Stir in the heavy cream (or milk) and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg