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Grandma's Potato Soup
4.8 from 60 votes

Grandma's Potato Soup

Grandma's Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting soup made with russet potatoes, evaporated milk, butter, and aromatics like celery, onion, and garlic juice, seasoned with sea salt and black pepper. It has a smooth texture from simmering the potatoes in a milk-based broth without boiling, ensuring a delicate flavor. The soup can be garnished with herbs, cheese, or bacon for added richness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 282 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 russet potato Idaho or Russet potatoes are recommended) (This is a total of 5 potatoes
  • 1 potato for the pot
  • 15 ounces evaporated milk
  • 15 ounces milk whole
  • 15 ounces water
  • 4 ounces butter unsalted
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper finely ground

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop 4 potatoes into bite-sized chunks and place into a medium-sized stockpot. Place the 1 peeled potato into the pot. 
  2. Add evaporated milk and fill up empty can with each whole milk and water. 
  3. Add butter, allow to melt. Add chopped celery, onion, chopped garlic, sea salt, and pepper. 
  4. Stir until well blended.
  5.  Cook on low or simmer until potatoes are soft. 
  6. DO NOT allow soup to boil.
  7. If desired top with fresh or dried herbs, cheese, crumbled cooked bacon. 

Notes

  • Use only fresh, unblemished russet potatoes without green spots to ensure proper flavor and texture.
  • This soup improves if consumed after 2 to 3 days of refrigeration, allowing flavors to meld.
  • Serve cold in summer for a vichyssoise-style dish.
  • Enhance the soup by topping with fresh or dried herbs, cheese, or cooked crumbled bacon.
  • Pair with buttered sweet rolls or dinner rolls to complement the soup’s mild flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 760mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 11.3mg (13%) Calcium 169mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 760mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 505IU 10%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 13%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.