Description
A comforting and adaptable potato soup that blends rich flavors and creamy textures, perfect for any cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: crispy bacon, chives, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: dice the onions, chop the celery, and cube the potatoes.
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and celery; sweat until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add cubed potatoes and cover with stock; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook until potatoes are tender (30-40 minutes).
- Remove 1-2 cups of potatoes, mash, and return to pot for texture.
- Stir in milk or cream, adjust seasoning, and serve with garnishes.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute olive oil for butter and use cashew cream instead of dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg