Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for old-fashioned creamy potato soup, perfect for a hearty meal. This recipe serves about 6 and delivers a rich, velvety texture with simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
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- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish (optional)
- Grated cheese for garnish
- Bacon bits for garnish
Directions:
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- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes. Set them aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and aromatic.
- Toss the diced potatoes into the pot, stirring to combine with the sautéed aromatics.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Alternatively, transfer the soup to a countertop blender and blend in batches, then return the mixture to the pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to incorporate it into the soup.
- Continue simmering for a few more minutes to meld the flavors.
- Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting the amounts to your taste preferences.
- Ladle the creamy potato soup into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped chives, grated cheese, and bacon bits for added flavor and visual appeal.
If you have dietary restrictions (e.g., dairy-free, gluten-free) or want a specific twist (e.g., loaded baked potato soup style), let me know!
