Creamy Comforting Potato Soup Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Soup
A quick and easy creamy potato soup made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for cozy nights and busy weeknights. This soup blends part of the potatoes for a smooth texture without heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups (32 fl oz) low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) whole milk
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh chives or crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Peel and dice the russet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the yellow onion.
- In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot with the onions. Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth. Stir gently and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove about half of the soup and puree until smooth and creamy using an immersion blender or countertop blender. Return the pureed portion to the pot and mix well with the remaining chunky potatoes.
- Stir in 1 cup of whole milk and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat gently for about 5 minutes without boiling. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Give the soup a final stir, adjust seasoning if needed, ladle into bowls, and garnish with chopped chives or crispy bacon bits if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use russet potatoes for best creamy texture. Let soup cool slightly before blending to avoid splatters. For a thicker soup, reduce broth or add more potatoes. Dairy-free version can be made by swapping milk with almond or coconut milk and butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups per s
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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