Description
This Creamy Potato Soup is rich, velvety, and full of comforting flavors. It’s the ultimate cozy meal that pairs beautifully with crispy bread, fresh salads, or protein-packed sides. Whether you serve it as a main course or a starter, these perfect pairings will elevate your meal.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional)
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Perfect Pairings:
Crusty Bread: French baguette, sourdough, or garlic bread
Salads: Caesar salad, spinach salad, or mixed greens with vinaigrette
Protein Sides: Grilled chicken, ham, or bacon-wrapped asparagus
Cheesy Additions: Grilled cheese sandwich or cheesy breadsticks
Vegetable Sides: Roasted Brussels sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, or steamed broccoli
Instructions
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Cook the Potatoes
Add diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Blend for Creaminess
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (For a chunkier texture, blend only half.)
Add the Dairy & Cheese
Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Serve & Garnish
Ladle into bowls, top with crispy bacon, green onions, and extra cheese. Serve hot with your favorite pairing!
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Want a vegan option? Swap butter for olive oil, use vegetable broth, and replace dairy with coconut milk or cashew cream.
To make it extra thick, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with a little cold water and stir into the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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