Description
This is the best homemade creamy potato soup recipe that is rich and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add more potatoes.
- You can use low-fat milk instead of cream for a lighter version.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: best homemade creamy potato soup recipe