Best Creamy Potato Soup
A rich, comforting homemade potato soup that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for cozy meals.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 4 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add broth, stirring constantly.
- Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Blend partially using an immersion blender.
- Stir in milk and cream, season, and simmer 5 minutes.
Notes
Adjust thickness with extra broth or milk as needed.