Creamy Potato Soup: A Comforting Classic with Variations to Delight Every Palate
Indulge in the timeless comfort of Creamy Potato Soup, a hearty and soul-warming dish that has captivated taste buds for generations. This classic soup forms the foundation of culinary exploration, offering a blank canvas for creative variations that cater to diverse preferences. Whether you seek a classic rendition, a vegan delight, a cheesy extravaganza, or a smoky twist, this article presents a delectable selection of recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embrace the versatility of Creamy Potato Soup as we embark on a culinary journey through its cherished variations.
EASY CREAMY SWEET POTATO SOUP
This is one of my signature dishes. I made this recipe when I was 12 years old. If you want to use potato instead of sweet potato, replace the coconut milk with cow's milk. Add your favorite herbs and spices for added flavor, or just prepare it as stated.
Provided by Zeke Pelaez
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water and add a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash sweet potatoes in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir mashed sweet potato into the onion and garlic. Pour coconut milk and heavy cream over the sweet potato mixture; stir. Season mixture with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through and slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
EASY CREAMY NO-CREAM POTATO LEEK SOUP
This is a quick and very tasty soup that is very easy. I love it with a crusty bread and a salad for dinner.
Provided by Amy Blum
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring 7 cups of water with 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil.
- Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick.
- Wash leeks carefully, and chop into medium sized pieces.
- When water is boiling, add potatoes and leeks.
- Turn down heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
- Reserving 2 to 3 cups of the cooking water, put the remaining contents of the pot into a blender or food processor.
- Puree until smooth.
- Add butter and blend until smooth.
- Return soup to pot and bring to a boil.
- Add reserved cooking water until soup reaches desired consistency (I like to leave it thick).
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
- Reheats very well.
EASY, CREAMY POTATO SOUP
Easy and very creamy soup with taste! Great served with grilled cheese sandwiches. Will satisfy even the meat lovers in your family.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp (see recipe #242966 for homemade bacon bit tips). Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve bacon grease.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a large dutch oven in water; do not add salt! Drain.
- Pour reserved bacon grease into empty dutch oven; saute onion and garlic in reserved bacon grease until onion is lightly browned.
- Add flour to the sauted onion mixture, stirring to evenly brown; add cream and stir constantly until mixture thickens; add chicken broth and stir until bubbly.
- Stir potatoes, corn and crumbled bacon into the soup; add butter, salt and pepper to taste. (you may not need salt. Bacon is very salty) Simmer until butter is melted and stirred into soup.
- Add milk at little at a time if soup is too thick for your tastes.
CREAMY POTATO LEEK SOUP (REALLY EASY)
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or stockpot, bring potatoes and chicken broth to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of grease and set aside. Sautee the leeks in the frying pan with the reserved bacon grease 8 to 10 minutes.
- When the potatoes are tender, stir in the fried leeks, heavy cream and bacon. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Serve hot.
EASY CREAMY & BROTHY POTATO SOUP
Easy, few ingredients, not too thick but more substance than a broth soup. Healthier than canned. Nothing fancy but satisfying and simple. All done in one pot too. I prefer organic stock which is lower in sodium, so adjust for that. very good with good italian garlic bread topped with good italian cheese.
Provided by jennifer in new jer
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- peel and chop potatoes.
- peel and chop onion.
- place potatoes and onion in your soup pot and saute in butter and garlic for 5 minutes.
- add chicken stock and stir.
- bring to boil.
- simmer on low-med for 1/2 hour or till potatoes are tender.
- use potatoe masher to mash some but not all potatoes in soup
- stir in cream.
- simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- add seasonings to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 397, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 9
CREAMY, EASY NO-PEELING POTATO SOUP
I don't think it can get much easier. This one got a double thumbs up from DH. It's important to use frozen mashed potatoes and not dried, instant mashed potatoes. This was published in The Columbus Dispatch.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Potato
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring potatoes, milk and broth to boil in saucepan, stirring.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until creamy, about 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter.
- Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, scallion and/or bacon if using those.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 404.5, Carbohydrate 6.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6
Tips:
- Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes are all good choices. Choose the one that you like the best.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. You want them to be tender, but not mushy.
- Use a good quality broth. This is the base of your soup, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
- Add your favorite vegetables. This is a great way to add extra flavor and nutrients to your soup. Carrots, celery, onions, and garlic are all good choices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make potato soup. Get creative and have fun with it!
Conclusion:
Potato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will love.
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