Indulge in the creamy and comforting goodness of our nutmeg-infused potato soup, a culinary masterpiece that promises to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. This velvety delight is crafted with tender potatoes, a medley of aromatic herbs, and a hint of nutmeg, resulting in a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every preference, from a classic rendition to a hearty vegan option, ensuring that everyone can savor this comforting dish. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying soup or one brimming with vegetables and plant-based goodness, we have the perfect recipe for you. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
POTATO SOUP
One of my go-to soup recipes and a reader favorite! It's such a creamy, hearty, comforting soup. While the toppings (cheddar, bacon, and green onions) are optional I highly recommend them for that loaded baked potato style flavor!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onions with chicken broth in a large pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (it will take about 10 minutes to reach a boil).
- Once it reaches a boil reduce heat to medium and continue to cook about 15 - 20 minutes longer until potatoes are very soft when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking constantly. While whisking, slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins thicken.
- Once potatoes are soft add thickened milk mixture to potato soup mixture and stir (potatoes should start breaking down into soup).
- Add sour cream and mix well.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, top each serving with bacon or ham, cheddar cheese and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 486 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LOADED POTATO SOUP
Easy recipe for creamy Loaded Potato Soup. Chunks of potatoes in a cheesy soup base with sour cream and bacon is pure comfort food!
Provided by Valentina Ablaev
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place sliced potatoes into a stockpot and completely cover with 1" of water. Season with ½ tsp salt and cook 8-10 minutes or until potatoes pierce easily with a knife then drain.
- Meanwhile, saute bacon in a dutch oven until crispy then transfer to a plate, reserving 1 Tbsp bacon grease in the pot.
- Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onions then sautee until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Quickly whisk in the flour. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups milk and 2 1/2 cups broth, whisking constantly then bring to a soft boil.
- Add drained potatoes and season soup with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or season to taste.
- Stir in 3/4 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar, and half half of your cooked bacon (reserving the rest for serving). Bring to a boil then remove from heat and serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1632 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY POTATO SOUP
This is an incredibly delicious soup. I recommend you serve it with fresh warm bread, they taste so great together.
Provided by Lisa
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside, along with 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
- Add potatoes, onion, carrot and celery to drippings. Add enough water to cover vegetables and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- In separate bowl, stir together sour cream, flour and paprika. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.
- Pour sour cream mixture into soup mixture. Cook until small bubbles break soups service. Top with chopped bacon pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP
My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. -Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET-POTATO SOUP WITH NUTMEG AND MAPLE SYRUP
Categories Soup/Stew Thanksgiving Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Maple Syrup Nutmeg Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 to 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minutes. Add chopped celery stalks and leek and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add potatoes, chicken stock, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove cinnamon stick and discard. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Add half and half and maple syrup and stir over medium-low heat to heat through. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool soup slightly. Cover and refrigerate soup and celery leaves separately. Bring soup to simmer before continuing.) Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with celery leaves.
CREAMY POTATO SOUP
This is one of my favorite recipes that uses wholesome milk-an important product we produce on our dairy farm. It's rich and delicious...even the kids gobble it up!-Janis Plagerman, Ephrata, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, celery, onion, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. Place half of the potato mixture in a blender; cover and puree. Repeat with remaining potato mixture; set aside. , In the same kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return potato puree to the pan and heat through. Garnish individual servings with sour cream and cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MASHED SWEET POTATO WITH NUTMEG AND SOUR CREAM FROM EMERIL LAGASSE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F Rub sweet potatoes with the oil and place in an ovenproof baking dish and roast potatoes until tender, abut 1 hour, turning once after 30 minutes. When potatoes are cooked, set aside to cool for 10 minutews. Cut the potatoes in half and squeeze the potato pulp into a 3 quart saucepan. Over medium-low heat, mash gently until smooth with a potato masher. Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, sour cream, and butter and fold together until thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and serve immediately, or keep warm, covered, until ready to serve.
BEST CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
After constant tinkering with this recipe, I have come up with soup which is the definitive cream of potato soup. Rich with vegetables and wonderfully spiced, you will find yourself doubling this recipe often!
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley in butter until soft but not browned. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
- Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. During cooking, break up potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
Tips:
- For a smoother soup, blend until completely smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute it with milk or yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as celery, carrots, or parsnips.
- For a more flavorful soup, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- Serve the soup with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or thyme.
Conclusion:
This creamy nutmeg potato soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it smooth or chunky, with or without vegetables, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this creamy nutmeg potato soup a try.
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