Description
Silky smooth “cream of potato soup” brings comfort and warmth to winter dinner tables, blending rich flavors with hearty ingredients. Home cooks can savor each spoonful of this classic soup that promises delicious satisfaction in every creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (or heavy cream)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) dried thyme (optional)
Flavor Enhancers and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate warmth, introducing finely chopped onions and minced garlic. Allow aromatics to release their essence and become translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate cubed potatoes and liquid broth into the pot. Elevate heat until contents reach a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Let ingredients nestle together, softening potatoes until they yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork, around 15-18 minutes.
- Transform soup’s texture using an immersion blender, creating a luxurious consistency. For rustic appeal, purposely leave some potato fragments intact, providing delightful textural variation.
- Introduce dairy milk, seasoning with salt, freshly cracked pepper, and aromatic thyme. Allow flavors to harmonize by simmering an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove pot from direct heat source, gently folding in delicate shredded cheese until smoothly integrated. The residual warmth will melt cheese seamlessly.
- Present steaming soup in warmed bowls, adorning with crisp bacon crumbles, delicately chopped chives, or vibrant parsley sprigs as a final flourish.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, smoother texture that holds together better during blending.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels, allowing you to adjust seasoning precisely without risking an overly salty soup.
- Blend partially if you prefer a rustic, chunky soup with some potato pieces for added texture and heartiness.
- Swap dairy milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg