Creamy Potato Soup

Warm up with a bowl of velvety, homemade Creamy Potato Soup—an ultimate comfort food that embodies rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners or a satisfying lunch, this hearty soup combines tender Russet potatoes, sweet carrots, savory onions, and aromatic celery, all simmered in a fragrant chicken broth infused with thyme and bay leaf. The creamy texture is achieved by blending the soup to your preferred consistency and finishing with a splash of heavy cream for an indulgently smooth finish. The recipe's simplicity is elevated with fresh parsley for brightness, making it a delightful dish to savor year-round. Ready in just an hour, this easy potato soup recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a nourishing, homemade meal packed with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 1 large Onion
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 large Carrot
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, celery, and carrot. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the onion, celery, and carrot to the pot and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf from the pot.

Step 10

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to your desired consistency. For a chunkier soup, only partially blend the mixture. Alternatively, transfer half of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.

Step 11

Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup heat through over low heat for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 12

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your comforting bowl of creamy potato soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2805.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2038.5

Total Fat 115.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 338.7mg	0%
Sodium 7387.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 45.2g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 421.0mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 6055.1mg	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: 52.3%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 38.6%