Creamed Potato Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamed Potato Soup, a comforting and velvety classic perfect for chilly evenings or as a satisfying starter. This recipe combines tender russet potatoes, aromatic sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, all simmered in a rich blend of chicken or vegetable broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. The pureed soup boasts a silky-smooth texture, enhanced with a touch of fresh thyme and garnished with bright chives or green onions for a pop of flavor and color. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty potato soup is an easy, one-pot dish that’s as indulgent as it is simple to prepare. Whether served with crusty bread or as a standalone dish, it’s the ultimate comfort food to warm your soul.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the peeled and cubed russet potatoes to the pot, followed by the chicken or vegetable broth.
Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Add the fresh thyme leaves if using.
Cook the soup for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, to ensure all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh chives or green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.6 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.6 g | 393% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 6174 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 857 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 5447 mg | 116% | |
*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.
