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Effortless Cooking with The Ultimate Creamy Potato Soup

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

This creamy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, velvety, and easy to make in under an hour. Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, and customizable to your taste. Try this simple homemade potato soup recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh if available)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional, for topping)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Sauté the Aromatics

    • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
    • Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).

  • Cook the Potatoes

    • Add the diced potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

  • Blend for Creaminess

    • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
    • For a chunkier texture, blend only half or mash some potatoes with a fork.

  • Add Dairy for Extra Creaminess

    • Stir in the milk and sour cream.
    • Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  • Serve & Garnish

    • Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
    • Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
    • Dairy-Free: Use plant-based butter, milk, and sour cream.
    • Add Protein: Stir in cooked shredded chicken or diced ham.
    • Thicker Soup: Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir in.
    • Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
    • Loaded Style: Top with extra cheese, bacon, and sour cream.

Notes

  • Dairy-Free: Use plant-based butter, milk, and sour cream.
  • Add Protein: Stir in cooked shredded chicken or diced ham.
  • Thicker Soup: Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir in.
  • Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Loaded Style: Top with extra cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: creamy potato soup, easy potato soup, homemade potato soup, comfort food soup, best potato soup recipe

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