Description
Warm up on chilly evenings with this creamy potato soup, a delightful blend of russet potatoes, aromatic garlic, and rich heavy cream. This comforting dish offers a velvety texture and a flavor profile that will banish the winter blues. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it’s sure to become an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If unavailable, transfer batches to a countertop blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg