Here’s a classic creamy potato soup — simple, comforting, and delicious 🥔🥣
Creamy Potato Soup (serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled & diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheese
- Crispy bacon
- Green onions or chives
- Sour cream
Instructions
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft (3–4 min). Add garlic, cook 30 sec.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add broth, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add potatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash slightly or blend for desired texture.
- Stir in milk or cream; heat gently (don’t boil).
- Adjust seasoning and serve with toppings.
Variations
- Loaded potato soup: add bacon + cheese
- Chunky style: mash only half the potatoes
- Healthy: use olive oil & low-fat milk
- Vegan: use plant milk + veggie broth
Pro Tip
Russet potatoes make it extra creamy; Yukon Gold gives buttery flavor.
Want a quick 20-minute version, slow cooker, or no-cream potato soup?
