The easiest meal ever for potato soup lovers — creamy, comforting, and oh-so-delicious! This simple recipe turns pantry staples into a warm bowl of goodness, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
📝 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Dietary Badges
✅ Comfort Food
✅ Budget-Friendly
✅ Family-Friendly
Ingredients
- Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Butter
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Milk or cream
- Salt & pepper
- (Optional): shredded cheese, bacon bits, chives for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash some of the potatoes in the pot for creaminess, leaving chunks for texture.
- Stir in milk/cream. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with cheese, bacon, or chives if desired.
Notes
- Russet or Yukon gold potatoes work best.
- Adjust thickness: add more milk for thinner soup, mash more potatoes for thicker.
- Easily doubled for a crowd.
🌟 Introduction
This easy potato soup is comfort in a bowl. It’s hearty yet simple, with creamy potatoes, savory broth, and optional toppings that make it feel like a loaded baked potato. Even better? It comes together in under 40 minutes.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
1. Build Flavor
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.
2. Cook Potatoes
- Add cubed potatoes and broth.
- Simmer until fork-tender.
3. Creamy Finish
- Lightly mash potatoes for creaminess.
- Stir in milk or cream. Season well.
4. Garnish & Serve
- Ladle into bowls.
- Add toppings like shredded cheddar, crispy bacon, and chives.
🥔 Ingredient Details & Substitutions
- Potatoes → Russet for fluffy texture, Yukon Gold for buttery richness.
- Broth → Chicken or vegetable broth both work.
- Milk/Cream → Whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream depending on richness desired.
- Butter → Can swap with olive oil for lighter version.
🍽 Variations & Serving Ideas
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup → Top with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives.
- Vegetarian → Use veggie broth and skip bacon.
- Cheesy Potato Soup → Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar for extra richness.
- Spicy Twist → Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with crusty bread or garlic toast.
- Serve with a side salad for a full meal.
🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead
- Store: Refrigerate up to 4 days in airtight container.
- Freeze: Best without dairy; add milk/cream after thawing. Keeps 2–3 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently on stove, stirring in extra broth if too thick.
⚖️ Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Carbs: 38 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
✅ Comforting & filling
✅ Budget-friendly
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I make this in a slow cooker?
A: Yes — cook potatoes, onions, garlic, and broth on LOW for 6–7 hours. Stir in milk/cream before serving.
Q: Can I add veggies?
A: Absolutely — carrots, celery, or corn all work well.
Q: How do I make it thicker?
A: Mash more potatoes or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water).
💬 Personal Note
This recipe is one of my go-to comfort meals — fast, hearty, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love topping mine with cheese and bacon crumbles for that “loaded baked potato” vibe.
👉 Do you prefer your potato soup chunky and rustic or smooth and creamy?
