Description
This Easy Potato Soup Recipe is a comforting, creamy dish perfect for any day. Made with simple ingredients like white potatoes, chicken broth, milk, and sautéed onions, it can be prepared quickly and customized with optional toppings like cheese, bacon, and scallions. The soup can be enjoyed chunky or blended smooth, making it versatile to suit your preference.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 3 cups Tasteful Selection White Delight Potatoes, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded cheese
- Bacon
- Scallions
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the diced potatoes and chicken broth in a large Dutch oven or pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: While the potatoes cook, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they begin to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Make Roux: Whisk the flour into the butter, onion, and garlic mixture until well combined and cooked through, about 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Add Milk and Thicken: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the thickened milk and onion mixture into the pot with the cooked potatoes. Stir to combine evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Blend Soup (Optional): For a smoother texture, carefully transfer the soup to a food processor or use an immersion blender and blend for 20 to 30 seconds until the potatoes break down to your desired consistency. For a chunky soup, skip this step.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and scallions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For quicker prep, use pre-cooked bacon and prepared garlic instead of fresh.
- You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth or milk to reach your preferred consistency.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
