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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Potato Soup Recipe To Warm You From Your Head to Your Toes

    February 23, 2018 by Patti Estep 10 Comments

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    This easy potato soup recipe is the perfect dish to make on a cold day, and will warm you from your head down to your toes. 

    Bowl of easy potato soup

    Sometimes you just want soup. For me, canned soup just doesn't do the trick. Often they are extra salty or have a gummy texture that I don't like.

    The thing is, making your own soup isn't difficult. I like to make it on the stove top in a dutch oven, on a day when I'm going to be home, but slow cookers and instant pots work great too.

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    This easy potato soup is the perfect example of how simple soup recipes can be to make, and still taste as good as if it was made in a restaurant.

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    Potato soup bowl and spoon.

    Making Homemade Soup

    Whether it's a broth-based, chowder, or more creamy textured recipe, making soup usually involves a few basics.

    Things like onions, carrots, and sometimes celery, and I have no problem using canned here, but shy away from bullion, are a mainstay.

    Then it's the meat of the recipe, which could be meat or vegetables to consider.

    Starches like potatoes, any type of noodle or grain, followed by spices to give the dish extra flavor and depth, complete the dish.

    Finally, having an immersion blender is handy for creamier textures, but you can also use a food processor or blender. They are just a bit messier.

    Aerial view of easy potato soup

    Options and Substitutions

    • Potatoes - I like Russet potatoes because they are nice and starchy but you can use red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes too.
    • Broth - I always have chicken broth on hand but vegetable broth or even water in a pinch would work.
    • Cream - I like to use heavy cream but you could substitute half and half or whole milk.

    Make a large batch, and either invite a few friends over to share or freeze some for a future soup craving day. You'll be so glad you did.

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    More Warm and Hearty Soup Recipes

    • Easy Cream of Crab Soup
    • Roasted Cauliflower Soup
    • Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
    • Cream of Mushroom Soup
    • Chipotle Pumpkin Soup

     

    Bowl of potato soup

    Easy Potato Soup

    This easy potato soup recipe is the perfect dish to make on a cold day, and will warm you from your head down to your toes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Additional Time 10 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Soups and Stews
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 461 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
    • 1 cup diced onion
    • 1 cup diced carrots
    • 2 pounds russet potatoes - peeled and chopped
    • 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
    • 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Saute onions and carrots in olive oil on medium heat until softened. About 3-5 minutes.
    • Add potatoes and broth.
    • Bring to boil then reduce to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. (easily pierced with a fork).
    • Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food processor or blender until smooth or use an immersion blender.
    • Add heavy cream. Stir and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 314mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Leigh Ann Bissbort

      February 18, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      How many servings does this recipe make?

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      • Patti Estep

        February 19, 2019 at 7:00 am

        I'd say it serves 6 nice sized cup portions. I've updated the recipe to reflect that. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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    2. Pamela

      February 23, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      I love potato soup. I am going to try this on ASAP. I just bought potatoes today.

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      • Patti Estep

        February 25, 2018 at 7:59 am

        I hope you like it Pamela.

        Reply
    3. Jody

      February 23, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      I love soup. This will be a keeper recipe.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 23, 2018 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks Jody. It's been a good time to make soup. I hope you love it.

        Reply
    4. Carole

      February 23, 2018 at 9:17 am

      Patti - so yummy that ingredients list is great and with heavy cream I know it's good. I love soup too my grandma always had a pot of soup on the stove. I agree about can soup thing salty and what is that disgusting gummy stuff? Canned food in general makes my skin crawl.

      It's been raining like crazy and soup sounds perfect for dinner. Robert isn't a big fan but if I include a Roast Beef sandwich on the side he'll be fine. Thanks for the recipe and the blender tip - it's small and I would use way more than a regular blender.

      As always just awesome! -Carole

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      • Patti Estep

        February 23, 2018 at 9:23 am

        So glad you like it Carole, and I'm so happy that you have a solution to Robert's dislike because I have a few difference between me and my husband too which can make it hard. It's been raining a ton here to but at least it's not snow. Here's to sunny skies coming our way soon.

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    5. Denise

      February 23, 2018 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      That looks like Princess soup....a family favorite soup at a local restaurant. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        February 23, 2018 at 7:23 am

        Thanks Denise. I hope you have a chance to try it.

        Reply

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