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Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

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5 from 68 reviews

This Creamy Potato Soup is a comforting and velvety dish made by cooking tender potatoes and onions, then blending them with milk and cream to achieve a smooth and rich texture. Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and optional cheese for extra flavor, it makes a perfect warming meal for any day.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, cheddar recommended)

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly sized cubes for uniform cooking. Chop the onion and mince the garlic finely to release their flavors.
  2. Cook the potatoes and onions: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the diced potatoes, cover with water or broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, around 15-20 minutes.
  3. Blend the soup: Using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender in batches, blend the cooked potatoes and onions with the milk and cream until the soup is smooth and creamy. Be careful if blending hot liquids.
  4. Season: Return the blended soup to the pot if needed and warm gently over low heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If using cheese, stir it in now until melted and fully incorporated.
  5. Serve: Ladle the creamy potato soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally garnish with additional cheese, chives, or crispy bacon bits for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water to cook the potatoes.
  • Adjust the thickness by adding more milk or cream if the soup feels too thick after blending.
  • Use an immersion blender directly in the pot for less mess and quicker blending.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with coconut milk or almond milk.

Keywords: creamy potato soup, easy potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup, potato and onion soup

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