Best Potato Soup
This is the best potato soup recipe—creamy, comforting, and made with simple ingredients for a classic homemade meal.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or light cream
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
- Add potatoes and broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend partially or fully, then stir in milk, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Top with cheese, herbs, or bacon if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 2.4mg
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