Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Creamy Potato Soup: A Guide to Cozy Comfort. Perfect for chilly evenings, this rich and creamy soup is simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying. With tender potatoes, aromatic garlic and onions, and a silky smooth texture, it’s an ideal dish for warming up your nights or impressing guests at gatherings. The versatility of this recipe allows you to tailor it with various toppings such as cheese, chives, or turkey bacon bits, making each bowl a delightful experience. Dive into this cozy recipe that promises to be a hit at your dining table.
Ingredients
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Butter
- Flour
- Milk or cream
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes; chop them into small cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add chopped potatoes and pour in 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until potatoes are fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a separate saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour to create a roux; cook until slightly golden (about 2 minutes).
- Blend the potato mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Incorporate the roux gradually while whisking into the blended soup; stir in 1 cup of milk or cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg