Description
Warm up with a bowl of Best Homemade Potato Soup, a classic comfort food perfect for any chilly day. With creamy potatoes and aromatic vegetables, this delicious soup is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Russet potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for sautéing)
- 8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp minced parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the chopped potatoes. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in the milk and heavy cream. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. For a thicker texture, mash a few potatoes or give the soup a few pulses with an immersion blender.
- Season: Stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning or creaminess as desired.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with: Shredded cheese, Chives, Extra parsley.
Notes
- Optional garnishes: shredded cheese, chives, or extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner