Oh yes 😌 potato soup—creamy, comforting, and perfect for chilly days. Here’s a classic, hearty version you can make on the stove or slow cooker.
🥔 Classic Potato Soup
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2–3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: green onions, chives, sour cream
Instructions
- Cook aromatics
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft (~3–4 min). Add garlic, cook 30 sec.
- Cook potatoes
- Add diced potatoes and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 min until potatoes are tender.
- Blend (optional)
- For creamy soup, mash some potatoes in the pot or use an immersion blender to reach desired consistency.
- Add cream & season
- Stir in milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through but don’t boil.
- Serve & garnish
- Top with cheese, bacon, green onions, or a dollop of sour cream.
Pro Tips
- Extra thick soup: Mash more potatoes or add a roux (1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp flour) at the start.
- Make ahead: Soup tastes even better the next day.
- Variations: Add carrots, celery, or leeks for more flavor.
- Vegetarian version: Use vegetable broth and skip bacon.
I can also give you a loaded baked potato soup version, slow cooker version, or cheesy broccoli-potato twist 😏.
Do you want one of those upgraded variations?
