Really Easy Potato Soup
Warm, comforting, and incredibly simple to make, this Really Easy Potato Soup is the ultimate recipe for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Featuring a handful of pantry staples like creamy Russet potatoes, yellow onion, garlic, and your choice of chicken or vegetable broth, this hearty soup comes together in just 40 minutes. Blended to a velvety texture with a touch of milk or half-and-half, it’s seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and optional flavor-boosting toppings like cheese, bacon, or green onions. Perfectly customizable and naturally gluten-free, this one-pot wonder is as satisfying as it is effortless, making it a go-to meal for the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Milk (or half-and-half)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- to taste Optional toppings (e.g., shredded cheese, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, sour cream)
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the diced potatoes and chicken (or vegetable) broth to the pot. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Let the potatoes simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot until creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the milk (or half-and-half), salt, and black pepper. Allow the soup to heat through for a few minutes, but do not boil after adding the milk.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, or a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.9 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 2744 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 653 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 4468 mg | 95% | |
*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.
