Description
Warm up with a bowl of velvety easy creamy potato soup, a comforting dish that brings family together. Each spoonful is packed with rich flavors from sautéed onions and garlic, simmered russet potatoes, and a swirl of heavy cream. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop the ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup until creamy using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
- Return the soup to low heat; stir in heavy cream, seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg