Description
Creamy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food with a rich velvety texture and simple ingredients that come together for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- Potatoes (starchy, peeled and diced)
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Butter
- Flour
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- Add flour and stir continuously to form a base.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring.
- Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Partially blend or mash the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in milk and cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer gently until fully combined and serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overcooking potatoes. Add cream at the end and keep heat low to prevent curdling. Adjust seasoning gradually for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg