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Easy Creamy Potato Soup

A warm and comforting creamy potato soup perfect for chilly evenings, rich in flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Base
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic Fresh garlic gives it that extra flavor boost!
Cooking Essentials
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil Use unsalted butter to control the salt.
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Alternatively, use 1/4 teaspoon dried.
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Liquids & Flavors
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup cream, half and half, sour cream, or plain yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Garnishes (optional)
  • Chives or scallions, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon, fried shallots, hot sauce For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot.
  2. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and mix. Cook for about a minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of stock until smooth; then add the rest and bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat, add chopped potatoes and bay leaf. Simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
Finishing
  1. Remove the bay leaf and reduce heat. Stir in cream and optional cheese.
  2. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
  3. For a thicker soup, mash or blend half of the potatoes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Chop your veggies ahead of time for a quicker cooking experience. If the soup is too thick, add more stock. For a twist, add diced ham or spinach.