Description
This creamy red potato soup recipe is a comforting and hearty meal. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups red potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice the red potatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced red potatoes and broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup to your desired consistency for a creamy red potato soup.
- Stir in heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the red potato soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust consistency by blending more potatoes for a thicker soup or adding broth for a thinner soup.
- A splash of lemon juice or vinegar can brighten flavors.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or celery with the onions.
- Experiment with spices like paprika or cumin for added flavor.
- For a vegan red potato soup, use coconut milk or cashew cream and vegetable broth.
- For a cheesy red potato soup, stir in shredded cheese after blending.
- For a bacon lovers’ version, cook bacon first and use the drippings for flavor, then crumble bacon as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: N/A