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Creamy Potato Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A comforting and creamy potato soup perfect for chilly days. Made with simple ingredients and topped with cheese and chives for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 6 medium Russet potatoes (peeled and diced)

Onion

  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Broth

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Heavy Cream or Milk

  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk

Butter

  • 3 tbsp butter

Flour

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Salt

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Black Pepper

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Smoked Paprika

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Cheddar Cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for garnish)

Chives

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (optional for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Peel and dice potatoes; finely chop onion and mince garlic.
  • Melt butter in a large pot, cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
  • Stir in flour, cook briefly, then whisk in broth and add potatoes. Simmer until tender.
  • Blend part of the soup for desired texture, then stir in cream, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with cheese and chives if desired.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend more of the soup; for a chunkier soup, leave some potatoes unblended.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Potato