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Pesto Potato Soup

No cream is needed for this lusciously creamy Pesto Potato Soup. Light and gluten-free, you're free to splurge a little on your choice of toppings!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lbs Russet potatoes
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 TBSP pesto plus extra for topping
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
TASTY TOPPINGS: choose your favorites
  • red peper flakes
  • chopped green onion
  • fresh parsley or basil
  • gouda, mozzarella, or parm cheese
  • Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • crispy bacon
  • extra Pesto

Instructions

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  1. Peel and dice potatoes into even cubes. Set aside.
  2. Dice your onion, then add to a large pot [or dutch oven] heated to medium-high heat with 1 TBSP butter. Sauté until tender, adding garlic towards the end.
  3. Next add your potatoes and broth and bring to a boil on high.
  4. Reduce to heat slightly and allow the soup to vigorously simmer.
  5. Cover, leaving the lid slightly ajar and cook for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
  6. Using an immersion blender, blend soup to desired consistency.
  7. Partially blend for a chunky soup or blend fully for a smooth, silky potato soup.
  8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  9. Add milk, parmesan cheese, and pesto.
  10. Stir then season with salt and pepper to taste. Swirl with additional pesto as needed.
  11. Pile high with toppings or dig in as is - it's great every which way!

Notes

  • Recipe yields 8 cups of soup or 4 larger bowls.
  • No immersion blender? No problem! You can set the soup aside to cool when you're ready to puree it and blend in batches using your food processor in blenders. Always under-fill your appliance and use cooler soup to avoid soup expansion explosions.
  • Nutrition Facts are an estimate gathered using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Calculated before toppings; adjust as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 785mg (33%) Potassium 909mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 13.1mg (15%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 785mg 33%
Potassium 909mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

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