Description
A delicious and comforting classic potato soup that warms the heart and soul on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add diced potatoes, chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery into a large pot. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth.
- Place the pot over medium-high heat and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash a portion of potatoes in the pot to achieve a creamy texture.
- Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with fresh chives or parsley before serving hot.
Notes
For a creamy dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, homemade soup, vegetarian soup, cozy meals