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thick potato soup

Thick Potato Soup

This thick potato soup is hearty, creamy, and satisfying, with a rich texture that makes it a complete comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Ingredients
  

Soup Base

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 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 25–30 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
  • Mash or blend heavily, then stir in milk, salt, and pepper.

Notes

For extra thickness, mash most of the potatoes instead of blending fully.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2.6mg
Keyword comfort food, hearty soup, Thick Potato Soup
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