Description
Grandma’s homemade potato soup crafts comfort from humble ingredients. Hearty potatoes, creamy broth, and subtle seasonings create a memorable meal that connects generations through simple, nourishing warmth you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900 g), peeled and diced
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine potatoes, onions, and minced garlic in a large pot, submerging them completely with broth.
- Cooking: Bring liquid to a robust boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing ingredients to soften and meld together for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Texture Assessment: Periodically check potato tenderness by inserting a fork; ensure potatoes are soft enough to break apart easily without disintegrating completely.
- Mashing Technique: Remove from heat and use a potato masher or immersion blender to create desired soup consistency, ranging from chunky to silky smooth.
- Seasoning: Introduce salt, pepper, and any additional herbs, tasting and adjusting flavor profile to achieve a perfectly balanced and comforting soup.
- Finishing Touches: Enhance the soup with a swirl of cream, sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley, and optional crispy bacon bits for added texture and depth of flavor.
Notes
- Select Potato Variety Wisely: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for creamy, smooth texture and better absorption of flavors.
- Control Simmering Temperature: Maintain a gentle, steady simmer to prevent potatoes from breaking down or becoming gluey, ensuring perfect tenderness.
- Customize Texture Creatively: Use potato masher for chunky soup or immersion blender for silky smooth consistency, tailoring to personal preference.
- Enhance Dietary Flexibility: Substitute dairy cream with coconut milk for vegan version, or use low-sodium broth for heart-healthy adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg