Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Creamy potato soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly winter nights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest soup without using heavy cream. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Garlic Butter One-Pan Meatballs and Potatoes and Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies.
Why This Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight Is Pure Comfort
- The perfect balance of creamy and hearty
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout and freezes well
What You'll Need for Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Bay leaf
- Optional: Green onions
- Optional: Bacon
- Optional: Shredded cheese
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet work best
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion Blender — Makes blending soup a breeze and prevents spills → See on Amazon
- Instant Pot — Saves time and energy by pressure cooking the potatoes → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
- Step 1: Peel and dice potatoes, peel and dice onion, mince garlic
- Step 2: Melt butter in a large pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until soft
- Step 3: Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender
- Step 4: Remove bay leaf, then use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Stir in milk and heat through
- Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with green onions and a swirl of cream
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
- : For a smoother soup, blend until completely smooth
- Common mistake and fix: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with more milk or broth. If it's too thin, simmer it longer to reduce
- : For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth
Storing & Reheating Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days Make-ahead tip: Can be made ahead and reheated
Freezing Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Freeze for up to 3 months
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through Microwave: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For an extra layer of flavor, sauté the onions and garlic in bacon fat instead of butter
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well and can be made ahead of time
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with more milk or broth. If it's too thin, simmer it longer to reduce
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Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Bay leaf
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Bacon
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice potatoes, peel and dice onion, mince garlic
- Step 2: Melt butter in a large pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until soft
- Step 3: Add potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender
- Step 4: Remove bay leaf, then use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Stir in milk and heat through
- Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with green onions and a swirl of cream
Notes
- Chef tip: For an extra layer of flavor, sauté the onions and garlic in bacon fat instead of butter
- Best substitution: Substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
- Make-ahead: This soup freezes well and can be made ahead of time
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with more milk or broth. If it's too thin, simmer it longer to reduce
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through
- Make ahead: Can be made ahead and reheated
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight FAQs
Yes, this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve
If your soup is too thin, simmer it longer to reduce. If it's too thick, thin it out with more milk or broth
Yes, cook the potatoes, onions, and garlic in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, then blend and stir in the milk
Yes, pressure cook the potatoes, onions, and garlic for 5 minutes at high pressure, then blend and stir in the milk
Serve with crusty bread, a side salad, or garlic bread
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Potato Soup — A Cozy Comfort Food Delight and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
