Description
20 Easy Potato Soup Recipes is your cozy guide for creamy, comforting bowls that warm weeknights and lazy Sundays alike. From silky classics to loaded, hearty variations and kid-friendly twists, this collection makes dinner simple with pantry-friendly ingredients and quick steps. Perfect for beginners and busy cooks, these soups deliver rich flavor, satisfying textures, and effortless pins for Pinterest-worthy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, shredded cheese, fresh parsley
- Herbs: thyme or parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Mash a portion of the potatoes with the back of a spoon or a fork to thicken the soup, or use an immersion blender to blend half the pot for a creamier texture.
- Stir in the milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, cheese, green onions, and herbs.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based milk and skip the cheese.
- To adjust thickness, add more broth for a looser soup or reduce slightly for a thicker result.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Make ahead and freeze in portions for quick weeknight lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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