Description
Savory Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and soul. This creamy, rich soup features velvety russet potatoes combined with aromatic herbs and topped with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a deliciously satisfying dish that brings family and friends together. Enjoy a bowl of warmth that feels like home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup bacon bits (cooked)
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and dice the russet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced potatoes and broth to cover them by an inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream gradually until you reach your desired creaminess; let it simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm in bowls topped with bacon bits and chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg