Description
Easy Creamy Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This rich and velvety soup combines tender potatoes, aromatic garlic, and a blend of fresh herbs, all swirled together with creamy goodness. In just about 40 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Ideal as a quick weeknight meal or a luxurious side at dinner parties, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend soup using an immersion blender until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Stir in heavy cream over low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 577mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 61mg