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homemade potato soup

Homemade Potato Soup

This homemade potato soup is rich, comforting, and made entirely from scratch with simple ingredients for a classic, cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 300 kcal

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 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.
  • Mash or blend to desired texture, then stir in milk, salt, and pepper.

Notes

Customize with cheese, herbs, or bacon if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 860mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2.3mg
Keyword comfort food, From Scratch, Homemade Potato Soup
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