Description
20 Easy Potato Soup Recipes: a cozy, creamy, and dreamy roundup of comforting soups perfect for cold nights and busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: 1 cup chopped broccoli, kale, corn, or leeks
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Cooked sausage or ham (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add potatoes and any sturdy vegetables you like. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash a portion of the potatoes against the side of the pot or blend half of the soup and stir it back in.
- Stir in milk or cream and cheese (if using); heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding dairy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in sour cream or dairy-free alternatives if using.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like chopped chives, extra cheese, or crispy bacon bits.
Notes
- Leftovers store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and vegan cheese, and skip dairy-based toppings.
- To make gluten-free, ensure any thickeners or broths are gluten-free (many are naturally GF, but check labels).
- To use a slow cooker: combine all ingredients except dairy; cook on low 6–8 hours, then stir in dairy at the end.
- Customize with vegetables like broccoli, kale, corn, or leeks to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: Varies by recipe
- Cook Time: Varies by recipe
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop / Slow Cooker / One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by recipe
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies
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