Description
Potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping you in its creamy goodness and rich flavors. This easy recipe combines Yukon Gold potatoes, savory onions, and aromatic garlic, simmered to perfection and blended for a smooth finish. Ideal for chilly nights or casual gatherings, this potato soup will warm your heart and delight your taste buds with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and broth to the pot, bringing it to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender enough to mash.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with chives or green onions, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or rosemary. - Swap in sweet potatoes for a twist on traditional potato soup. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently on the stove.