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Potato Soup Easy Recipe

A delicious creamy potato soup perfect for chilly evenings, quick to prepare and satisfying for all ages.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped green onions shredded cheese, bacon bits

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Immersion blender or regular blender

Method
 

  1. Begin by peeling and dicing the potatoes, onion, and celery.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the broth.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
  7. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream.
  8. Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

This soup is versatile; customize with toppings or add-ins as you like.