Creamy Potato Soup is a rich and hearty dish that combines the smooth texture of potatoes with a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly days, family dinners, or a comforting lunch, this soup is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy Potato Soup, Potato Soup
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 5
Ingredients
6cupspeeled and diced Russet potatoes approx 5 medium potatoes and dice into small cubes about 3/4-inch
1 1/2cupschopped yellow onion - 1 medium
1 1/4cupspeeled and diced carrots - 3 medium
1cupdiced celery - 2 stalks
1/3cupbutter
1/3cupall-purpose flour
2 1/2cupsmilk
1/2cupsour cream
214.5 oz each cans low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions in a large pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, which should take around 10 minutes.
After reaching a boil, lower the heat to medium and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the potatoes become tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
In the meantime, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the milk while whisking, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken.
Once the potatoes are tender, stir the thickened milk mixture into the potato soup. The potatoes should begin to break down, blending into the soup.
Mix in the sour cream until well combined.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with your fav toppings
Notes
For a tasty variation, try swapping the sour cream with heavy cream or half-and-half. This alternative adds a rich, creamy texture that's equally delicious.