Easy Creamy Potato Soup | Warm Homemade Comfort Food
Classic Potato Soup | Cozy Homemade Comfort Food is a creamy, hearty soup featuring tender potatoes, sweet onions, and savory broth, perfect for warming up any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Optional toppings: crispy bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped chives
Instructions
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Peel and dice potatoes; chop onion and mince garlic.
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Purée soup with an immersion blender or mash some potatoes for a chunkier texture.
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Stir in milk or cream gradually; season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer 5 more minutes.
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Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
For smoother texture, blend thoroughly.
Adjust milk or cream for desired thickness.
Add toppings just before serving for best flavor.