Description
This creamy 4-ingredient potato soup is the ultimate minimalist comfort food. Made with just potatoes, broth, cream, and butter, it’s rich, velvety, and incredibly satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a warm bowl of something soothing with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, bacon bits, green onions, sour cream, or black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to desired consistency (smooth or slightly chunky).
- Stir in butter and cream. Simmer for 3–5 more minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, cook some diced onion with the potatoes.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder or thyme for depth.
- Great served with crusty bread or grilled cheese.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if using veggie broth)
- Keywords: potato soup, easy potato soup, 4-ingredient soup, creamy potato soup, quick comfort food
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- Equipment
- Large pot
- Immersion blender or standard blender
- Ladle
- Knife and cutting board
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
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- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
