Description
This creamy and comforting Cream of Potato Soup is a perfect blend of tender potatoes, savory onions, and garlic, all simmered to perfection and enriched with heavy cream. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this soup is ideal for a cozy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Other
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and broth: Add the diced potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Blend soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy in texture.
- Add cream and season: Stir in the heavy cream for richness and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or a plant-based cream alternative and use vegan butter or oil.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs such as thyme or rosemary during the sauté stage.
- The soup can be thickened further by adding a small amount of flour or cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes nicely.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if the soup is too thick after blending.
