Potato Soup
A silky-smooth potato soup made with tender potatoes, simple pantry ingredients, and a splash of cream for an easy, cozy meal any night of the week.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Optional
- bacon pieces cooked
- cheese shredded
- green onions finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Pour in stock, stirring well.
- Add potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until tender.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cream.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend soup until smooth, working in batches if needed.
- Return to the heat and warm until simmering
- Garnish with bacon, cheese, and scallions before serving.
Notes
Optional
If you prefer a thicker soup, add 1/4 cup flour to the sauteed onions and garlic. Cook for a minute. Slowly add the broth stirring well to avoid lumps. Continue with the recipe above.
If you prefer a thicker soup, add 1/4 cup flour to the sauteed onions and garlic. Cook for a minute. Slowly add the broth stirring well to avoid lumps. Continue with the recipe above.