Creamy Potato Soup: A Cozy Delight
Warm up your evenings with this Creamy Potato Soup: A Cozy Delight. Perfect for chilly nights, this soup envelops you in rich, buttery flavors, featuring tender potatoes, savory garlic, and aromatic herbs. With its velvety texture and comforting warmth, it has quickly become a family favorite, ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings filled with laughter and good food. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to prepare! Just gather a few simple ingredients and follow the straightforward steps for a delightful dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 800g), peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and dicing the potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and add vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend half of the mixture until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream or milk to achieve your desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg