Description
Creamy potato soup brings comfort and warmth to chilly evenings, blending rich flavors from simple ingredients. Hearty potatoes and smooth broth create a delightful meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups chicken broth (960 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes and onions by dicing them uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat until it becomes fragrant and slightly golden.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in melted butter for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Add diced potatoes to the pot, stirring to coat them with butter and onion mixture.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, covering the potatoes completely, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to partially break down the potatoes, creating a thick and creamy consistency.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring continuously to incorporate and prevent separation.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and soup to thicken.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon, chopped chives, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately while the soup is hot and the cheese is slightly melted.
Notes
- Dice potatoes and onions with precision for uniform cooking and a smooth texture throughout the soup.
- Use butter at medium heat to develop a rich, nutty base that enhances the overall flavor profile of the soup.
- Mash potatoes partially to create a hearty, rustic consistency that balances creamy and chunky textures.
- Experiment with dairy alternatives like coconut milk or plant-based cream for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the soup’s luxurious mouthfeel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg