Description
Hearty potato soup delights with rich, velvety textures that dance on palates seeking winter warmth. Smooth potato comfort carries rich cream and subtle herbs, promising a spoonful of pure culinary bliss you’ll savor down to the last drop.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free version)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious cooking vessel, melt butter over medium-high heat until it becomes slightly foamy and golden.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for approximately 4 minutes until translucent and aromatic, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Carefully add diced potatoes and pour vegetable broth, ensuring potatoes are completely submerged. Increase heat to bring liquid to a rolling boil.
- Reduce temperature to low, cover the pot, and allow mixture to simmer gently for 18 minutes, or until potatoes reach a tender, easily pierced consistency.
- Utilize an immersion blender to transform the soup into a velvety texture, processing until smooth with some occasional potato chunks for rustic appeal.
- Pour heavy cream into the soup, stirring methodically to integrate and create a luxurious, silky consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Allow soup to simmer an additional 3-4 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and cream to warm through completely.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, garnishing with optional shredded cheese and fresh chopped herbs for added visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, smoother soup texture that holds together well during blending.
- Adjust the soup’s consistency by adding more broth if it’s too thick or simmering longer to reduce and thicken.
- Create a dairy-free version by replacing heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a vegan-friendly alternative.
- Enhance flavor depth by roasting the vegetables before adding them to the soup, which caramelizes natural sugars and intensifies the taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg