Sour Cream and Potato Soup
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly creamy, this Sour Cream and Potato Soup is the ultimate bowl of coziness that's perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a hearty, soul-soothing meal. Featuring tender russet potatoes simmered in a rich base of butter-sautéed onions, garlic, and broth, this velvety soup gets its luxurious texture from a blend of tangy sour cream and silky heavy cream. Finished with a savory topping of melted cheddar cheese, crispy crumbled bacon, and fresh chives, every spoonful delivers layers of indulgent flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy potato soup recipe is a dinner hero for busy weeknights or a showstopper starter at family gatherings. Pair it with warm crusty bread for a complete comfort-food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh chives
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices, crumbled Cooked bacon
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh chives, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.5 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.0 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 540 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 7113 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 7270 mg | 155% | |
*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.
