Description
Grandma’s homemade potato soup brings warmth and comfort from her rustic kitchen. Rich, creamy textures blend with hearty ingredients, inviting you to savor each spoonful of nostalgia and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900 g), peeled and diced
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine diced potatoes, onion, and garlic in a large pot, pouring chicken or vegetable broth over the ingredients to create a flavorful liquid base.
- Boiling and Simmering: Bring the mixture to a robust boil, then immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing the ingredients to meld and potatoes to soften gradually.
- Cooking Process: Maintain a low, steady heat for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, watching as potatoes become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Transformation: When potatoes reach a perfectly soft consistency, use a potato masher or immersion blender to create a creamy, smooth texture, breaking down the vegetables into a luscious, comforting soup.
- Finishing Touches: Incorporate heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped chives, crispy bacon bits, or shredded cheese to elevate the soup’s rich, homestyle flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose Potato Perfection: Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for a creamier, more luxurious soup texture that melts in your mouth.
- Prevent Burning Basics: Stir frequently and keep heat on low-medium to avoid scorching the bottom of the pot, which can create bitter flavors and ruin the soup’s delicate taste.
- Customize Consistency: Use an immersion blender for a smoother soup or mash some potatoes with a fork to create a rustic, chunky texture that adds more depth and interest.
- Upgrade Dietary Options: For a dairy-free version, replace cream with coconut milk or use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make the soup vegan-friendly while maintaining rich, comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg