Spicy Potato Soup
Warm up your taste buds with this velvety Spicy Potato Soup, a comforting dish that combines the earthy richness of potatoes with a fiery trio of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and red chili flakes. Perfect for chilly evenings, this creamy soup is infused with the aromatic base of sautéed onions and garlic, then blended to silky perfection with vegetable broth and heavy cream. A final touch of cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, and an optional garnish of sliced red chili elevates every spoonful with layers of indulgence and heat. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty soup is not only a quick dinner solution but also a crowd-pleaser for spice lovers. Serve it piping hot alongside a crusty baguette or enjoy it solo for a satisfying, flavor-packed meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 whole red chili (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, allow the soup to cool slightly, transfer it to a blender, and blend in batches.
Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, and thin slices of red chili if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your Spicy Potato Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.7 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.9 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 5244 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.5 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 6576 mg | 140% | |
*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.
