Creamy Comfort Potato Soup
Description
A rich and hearty potato soup featuring tender russet potatoes in a velvety cream base. Perfect for cold weather and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
Fresh chives, chopped
Crispy bacon, crumbled
Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
Peel and dice potatoes into uniform pieces
Finely chop onion
Mince garlic cloves
Cooking Method
In a large pot over medium heat:
Melt butter with olive oil
Add onions and garlic
Sauté until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes)
Add to the pot:
Diced potatoes
Broth
Salt and pepper
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (15-20 minutes)
Finishing the soup:
Blend soup until mostly smooth, leaving some texture
Stir in heavy cream
Simmer for additional 10 minutes
Adjust seasoning to taste
Serving
Ladle into bowls
Top with chosen garnishes
Serve hot
Tips for Success
Use russet potatoes for the best creamy texture
Cut potatoes in uniform sizes for even cooking
Don’t over-blend; keep some potato pieces for texture
For a lighter version, substitute milk for heavy cream
Test potato doneness with a fork before blending
Variations
Make it vegetarian with vegetable broth
Add carrots or celery for extra vegetables
Stir in cheese for a cheesy potato soup
Add cooked bacon bits to the soup base
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days
Reheat gently on stovetop
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating if needed
Do not freeze (cream-based soups can separate)