Description
A creamy, hearty potato soup that is perfect for chilly evenings, made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: cheese, chives, bacon
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the diced potatoes and pour in the broth, bringing it to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the milk and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Heat until warmed through.
- Serve hot and top with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add sour cream or cream cheese before blending. Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: potato soup, easy soup, comfort food, hearty recipe, quick meal