Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Creamy Potato Soup: A Guide to Cozy Comfort. This rich and hearty dish is perfect for chilly days, delivering a warm embrace in every spoonful. Made with simple ingredients like buttery potatoes, aromatic onions, and savory garlic, this creamy soup is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd favorite. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with family and friends. Top it with your favorite garnishes like crispy bacon bits or shredded cheese for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Butter
- Flour
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Milk or cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes; cut into small cubes.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir continuously for 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in broth while adding cubed potatoes; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or traditional blender.
- Stir in milk or cream until combined; season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg