Description
Grandma’s homemade potato soup brings comfort straight from her kitchen to your soul. Creamy, hearty, and loaded with simple ingredients, this classic recipe warms hearts and satisfies hunger with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900 g), peeled and diced
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Submerge diced potatoes, fragrant onion, and minced garlic into a spacious cooking vessel, complemented by rich chicken or vegetable broth.
- Elevate the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil, then gently reduce to a simmering state.
- Allow the mixture to gently bubble and cook, watching the potatoes transform into a soft, fork-tender consistency over approximately 15-20 minutes.
- While the potatoes simmer, periodically stir the liquid to ensure even cooking and prevent any ingredients from adhering to the pot’s bottom.
- Once the potatoes have reached a delicate, easily mashed texture, prepare to transition the soup to its next delectable phase.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, smoother soup texture that holds its shape better during cooking.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with low-fat milk or use cauliflower as a protein-packed thickening alternative.
- Enhance flavor by roasting garlic and onions before adding to the broth, which will deepen the soup’s rich, caramelized taste profile.
- Create a gluten-free option by using cornstarch or arrowroot powder instead of traditional flour for thickening, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg