Description
Comforting creamy potato soup brings warmth and nostalgia to kitchen tables with its rich, velvety texture. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising pure satisfaction that will transport you straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream or half-and-half
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- Fresh chives or parsley (optional garnish)
- Shredded cheese (optional garnish)
- Cooked bacon bits (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Create a flavor foundation by melting butter in a large pot over medium heat (around 350°F). Sauté diced onions until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds to release its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate diced potatoes into the pot, then pour in broth. Elevate the heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and allow potatoes to tenderize for 15-20 minutes, ensuring they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, purveying a silky, uniform consistency. Alternatively, transfer small batches to a standard blender, processing until completely smooth and creamy.
- Enrich the soup’s profile by introducing heavy cream and dried thyme. Season thoughtfully with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting the flavor balance to achieve optimal seasoning.
- Present the soup in warm bowls, embellishing with optional garnishes like fresh herbs, shredded cheese, or crispy bacon crumbles. Accompany with a rustic slice of crusty bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Achieve a silky-smooth texture by blending the soup thoroughly, ensuring no potato chunks remain.
- Prevent burning by stirring occasionally and maintaining a low simmer when cooking potatoes.
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adding more broth for a thinner soup or reducing liquid for a thicker version.
- Make it vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for chicken broth and skipping bacon toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg