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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Simple Creamy Potato Soup take?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Cook, uncovered, until Yukon Gold potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes."

How do I know when Simple Creamy Potato Soup is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until Yukon Gold potatoes are fork-tender.

Can I make Simple Creamy Potato Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Simple Creamy Potato Soup 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 many calories are in Simple Creamy Potato Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 370 calories, with 10 g protein, 55 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 466 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Simple Creamy Potato Soup?

Refrigerate what is left of Simple Creamy Potato Soup within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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