The Best Creamy Potato Soup: A Guide to Cozy Comfort

The Best Creamy Potato Soup: A Guide to Cozy Comfort

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: thyme, rosemary, bay leaf
  • Toppings: cheese, chives, bacon bits, sour cream
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Instructions

  1. Gather ingredients and chop potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Dice onion and mince garlic.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, sauté until translucent (4-6 minutes), and add garlic last minute.
  3. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir to form roux, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. Add potato cubes and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf and blend soup until slightly chunky.
  7. Stir in milk or cream and bring to a gentle simmer, adjusting thickness as needed.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, add herbs if desired, and heat through.
  9. Serve topped with cheese, chives, bacon bits, or sour cream.

Notes

  1. Use Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best results. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for later.