Creamed Potato Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Creamed Potato Soup, a comforting and velvety classic perfect for chilly evenings or as a satisfying starter. This recipe combines tender russet potatoes, aromatic sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, all simmered in a rich blend of chicken or vegetable broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. The pureed soup boasts a silky-smooth texture, enhanced with a touch of fresh thyme and garnished with bright chives or green onions for a pop of flavor and color. Ready in just 45 minutes, this hearty potato soup is an easy, one-pot dish that’s as indulgent as it is simple to prepare. Whether served with crusty bread or as a standalone dish, it’s the ultimate comfort food to warm your soul.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the peeled and cubed russet potatoes to the pot, followed by the chicken or vegetable broth.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender, then return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Add the fresh thyme leaves if using.

Step 8

Cook the soup for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally, to ensure all ingredients are well combined and heated through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh chives or green onions, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2938.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2267.7

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 391.6mg	0%
Sodium 6174.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 44.6g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 857.4mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 5446.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 38.3%