Easy Creamy Potato Soup Recipe
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5.0
285 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Easy Creamy Potato Soup Recipe
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This Easy Creamy Potato Soup recipe is the pinnacle of hearty, warm, delicious goodness in a bowl. As far as fall soups go, they don’t get much more comforting, creamy, and cheesy than this easy-to-make vegetarian soup.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 whole carrots diced
- 6 Russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream OR fat free half and half
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated cheddar or white cheddar cheese
- optional garnishes: cooked and crumbled bacon or bacon bits, fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley, cracked black pepper, cheddar or parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium-high heat combine onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and butter. Stir until butter is melted. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.
- Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in broth, bring to a low boil and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes begin to get tender.
- Stir flour into the milk and gradually add into the soup along with heavy cream or half and half.
- Cook for another 5 or so minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Transfer in batches to a blender (*always be cautious when blending hot liquids!) and puree until smooth. Stir back into the pot.
- Stir in cheese until completely melted. Taste, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs, cracked black pepper, and cooked bacon if desired.
Notes
- Flavor tip: Add a tablespoon of canned adobo sauce or swap out a portion of the cheddar cheese for pepper jack cheese for a bit of a kick!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
1804mg
(75%)
Potassium
1426mg
(41%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3795IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
355mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 1426mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3795IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 355mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
285 reviews
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