Sometimes I like fancy. And sometimes, I don’t. This classic potato soup is one of those times.
There’s nothing about this recipe that screams “fancy”. It’s a quick, easy and delicious soup that screams COMFORT! When I’ve had a long day and the last thing on my mind is cooking a big meal I turn to recipes like this one.
It’s a recipe that I’ve made many times over a lot of years.
It’s as simple as cutting up a couple of onions and potatoes…
Sautéing said onions in some butter…
Adding some broth, salt and pepper…
Ending with some milk or cream…
Serve it with some simple garnish. Easy peasy and so delicious!
Classic Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped (or about ¼ to ½ cup)
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk or cream
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot melt butter over medium high heat.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and chicken broth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender or about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add milk for a lighter soup or cream for a richer soup.
- Garnish with chopped parsley when serving.
© Adrian Peterson and https://lifewithgarnish.com, 2014.
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Mmmm, potato soup is such a great comfort food…especially on a cold day like today.
Love simple recipes, they’re the best of the best! Potato soup is so comforting especially for these cooler temps, love it! Keep it up…..
Thanks you Regina!
This looks absolutely delicious! It’s been ages since I’ve had potato soup, and it sounds so simple to make. Thanks for sharing:)
Thank you Ginnie! Its very simple:) I hope you get a chance to make it!
I LOVE soup and this is a great one and simple to make
I’d just add some croutons while eating
Croutons on top sounds delicious!
This looks like an easy dinner for when you don’t have much in the house and don’t feel like heavy cooking. Perfect timing since my 90 year old stepfather was just telling me his favorite soup is potato soup. I guess I’ll have to make some for him.
Awesome Karen! I hope he enjoys:)
I love potato soup, its one of my favorites! This recipe looks super easy and contains things that I usually have on hand. I pinned this recipe for future use! Thank you so much for sharing this!
-Lara
Thanks for checking it out Lara! And thank you for the PIN! I hope you enjoy:)
This recipe sounds great. I’ve been wanting to find some good soup recipes to get me through the cold winter months. Thanks for linking up at The Home Matters Linky Party.
~Bonnie
Enjoyed myself Bonnie:)
I love potato soup! It’s my go-to comfort food. I’m going to have to make it again soon. Thanks for sharing with Hump Day Happenings!
Thank you, Jenna:)
Potato soup is my favorite soup (besides broccoli), and your recipe looks like a winner! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned this post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party Board.
Thank you Tammy!
Popping over from NotaTrophyWife. This sounds delicious, already pinned!
Thanks for popping over, Sarah!
I’ve never had potato soup before but this looks so good I have to try it. Thanks for sharing with us over at Mommy needs a time out thursdays.
Thanks for the party, Samantha!
Your Potato Soup would be perfect on this cold day. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you stay warm and cozy on this cold day.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Potato soup is my family’s #1 comfort food. My recipe is very similar to yours and we love it! Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
Glenna @ My Paper Craze
Thanks Glenna:)
Love this recipe, Adrian! I featured it at Retro RePin this week and hope you’ll stop by and link up another yummy for us. Thank you for sharing!
http://redoityourselfinspirations.blogspot.com/2014/11/retro-repin-18.html
Thank you Robin!