Description
A warm and comforting creamy potato soup, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cheese, bacon, chives
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and the broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the milk or cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with cheese, bacon, or chives if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend the soup thoroughly. Add spices like cayenne pepper for heat or fresh herbs for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg