Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food! Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a chilly evening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, chives
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, creating a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add potatoes to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Carefully transfer soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
- Return soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Heat through, but do not boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and leave the rest chunky. Top with crispy bacon and a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor!
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