Description
A rich, comforting soup made with tender potatoes, savory broth, and creamy milk or cream. This hearty classic is easy to make, customizable with your favorite toppings, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or cold-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings - Shredded cheese
- Crispy bacon
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives)
- Smoked paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add diced potatoes, broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks.
- Whisk in flour if you prefer a thicker soup, then stir in milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish with cheese, bacon, or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust consistency by adding more broth or milk if the soup is too thick.
- For extra flavor, stir in roasted garlic or smoked paprika.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat slowly on the stovetop, stirring to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup / Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg