Cheap Easy Potato Soup
Warm, comforting, and budget-friendly, this "Cheap Easy Potato Soup" is the perfect recipe for a cozy weeknight meal. Made with simple pantry staples like russet potatoes, onion, garlic, and a touch of butter for richness, this creamy soup is both satisfying and easy on your wallet. Flour and milk create a velvety base, while chicken or vegetable broth enhances the savory flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's the ideal choice for busy days. Customize your bowl by blending the soup to your preferred texture—chunky, smooth, or somewhere in between. Top it off with optional garnishes like cheddar cheese and green onions for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for feeding the family or meal prepping for the week, this hearty potato soup proves that comfort food doesn't have to be complicated.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, and stir well to combine. Cook the mixture for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly add the milk while whisking continuously to create a smooth mixture.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir well. Add the cubed potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot to your desired consistency. Leave some potato chunks for texture, or blend it entirely smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender, blend, and return it to the pot.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced green onions, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 6591 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 1243 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 5307 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
