Simple Creamy Potato Soup

Name: Simple Creamy Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced; 4 cups chicken broth; 3 cups whole milk; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

This comforting potato soup features tender potato chunks and sautéed onion in a light, milky broth, with a hint of melted butter. It's a simple, classic recipe reminiscent of old-fashioned home cooking.

40 minEasyServes 6370 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopStandardNut-FreeSoy-Free

Ingredients

4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups whole milk
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3

Add 3 lbs peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
4

Cook, uncovered, until Yukon Gold potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
5

Pour in 3 cups whole milk and heat through gently, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes. Do not boil.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Simple Creamy Potato Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 cups whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Simple Creamy Potato Soup keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Simple Creamy Potato Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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