Enjoy the rich and velvety flavour of our creamy potato soup recipe. It is made with tender potatoes, fragrant spices, and a hint of cream. This delicious soup is ideal for warm nights at home or elegant dinner gatherings. It can be enjoyed as a delicious starter or for a satisfying meal. This recipe will delight your taste buds and warm your taste buds with each teaspoon.
EQUIPMENT
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon or ladle
- Immersion blender or regular blender (optional)
- Soup bowls
INGREDIENTS
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley or chives to garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pan in a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high temperature. Add the diced onion as well as minced garlic and cook until fragrant and softened approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pot together with the dried thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour into the broth from the chicken or vegetable and ensure your potatoes are completely submerged. Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer and allow it to simmer for around 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender enough to fork.
- After the potatoes have been cooked and the potatoes are cooked, make use of your immersion blender in order to mix the soup into it is smooth and creamy. Alternately, move the soup into small batches into a blender then blend till smooth then return it back to the pot.
- Stir in the milk or heavy cream, adjusting the consistency. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or milk to thin it out.
- Taste the soup, and then modify the seasoning using additional salt and pepper as necessary.
- Serve the Creamy Potato Soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh chives or parsley if desired. Enjoy with crusty bread or your favorite soup accompaniment.
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