Nothing screams warmth and comfort than a pot of creamy potato soup bubbling on the stove. This quick and easy recipe takes ingredients from your pantry to the table in no time at all.

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Benefits of Making this Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade soups don’t compare in taste to anything you can buy. By preparing meals from scratch, you gain complete control over the ingredients that go into your pot, allowing you to tailor the flavors to your preference. Also, homemade soups are often more cost-effective since pre-packaged convenience foods are more expensive. An extra perk to making your soup is making larger batches and freezing portions for later consumption. These Freezer Cube Trays – 1 cup and Freezer Cube Trays – 2 cups, make freezing portions easy.

Nutritious Elements of Potato Soup

Combining these wholesome ingredients creates a homemade dish that tastes good and supports a healthy lifestyle.

Potatoes are rich in vitamins, potassium, and fiber and provide energy.
Onions contain vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, and potassium,
Celery contains dietary fiber, vitamin K, and small amounts of vitamins A and C, Calcium, and iron.
Milk is a good source of Calcium, vitamin D, protein, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B12, and zinc.

Creating this Creamy Potato Soup Recipe in 30 Minutes

This quick recipe will satisfy your taste buds without compromising on flavor. You can whip up this comforting creamy potato soup recipe in 30 minutes.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

To create this creamy potato soup recipe, you’ll need pantry and fridge staples like potatoes, chicken bouillon, milk and cream and aromatics like onions and celery. For a flavorful twist, consider adding bacon, fresh dill, leeks, green onions, lovage, or cheese to elevate the taste profile.

To customize the recipe to suit dietary preferences, swap dairy milk for a plant-based alternative like almond or coconut milk.

Cooking Techniques for Efficiency

To streamline the cooking process, consider prepping your ingredients in advance by chopping the vegetables. Smaller vegetable pieces will also cook faster, so chop everything smaller if you are in a hurry.

Cook all the vegetables in one pot. Add the potatoes, onion, and celery to a large pot and cover with water. Boil until the vegetables are soft. Pour half the water into a container, saving it if you need to thin out the soup more. Add ¼ cup of butter and 3 tsp of chicken bouillon (homemade) to the pot, and using a potato masher, mash the vegetable mixture until the desired consistency. If you like a chunkier potato soup, leave some heavier chunks in the mixture. Add enough milk and cream to achieve the desired thickness and creaminess of the soup. For a creamy texture, use an immersion blender—season with salt and pepper. Dill is also a great addition to this soup.

Additionally, other time-saving techniques include:

Cooking the vegetables in an Epicure Steamer in the microwave. Depending on the size of the potato pieces, they will be done in approximately 9 minutes.
Using an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker.
Using an immersion blender to blend the soup once cooked can speed up the soup-making process.

Creamy vs. Chunky

The creamy versus chunky debate in potato soup is a matter of personal preference. Creamy potato soup boasts a smooth, velvety texture that melts in your mouth. In contrast, chunky potato soup provides a more rustic and heartier feel, with tender potato chunks that add a satisfying bulk to every bite.

If you prefer a creamy consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. For a chunkier texture, mash some potatoes with a potato masher.

Serving and Enjoying Your Potato Soup

Adding toppings to your creamy potato soup adds an extra layer of flavoring. Consider topping your soup with crispy bacon bits for a bit of crunch, a dollop of sour cream for over-the-top creaminess, shredded cheddar cheese for richness, or a sprinkle of fresh chives or dill for a pop of color and freshness.

Pair a steamy bowl of potato soup with a fresh green salad drizzled with a homemade salad dressing and served with a side of sourdough bread, homemade bread, or buttered homemade buns for dipping.

Crackers are also a great addition to your soup. Try these homemade Sourdough Discard crackers.

If you are looking for a great homemade salad dressing, consider one of these:

Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Creamy Cucumber (coming soon)

Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing (coming soon)

Golden Italian (coming soon)

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Who knew that in less than 30 minutes, you could transform basic pantry ingredients into a steaming bowl of comforting creamy potato soup? This recipe journey from pantry to table proves that delicious homemade meals don’t have to be time-consuming or tedious. The joy of a warm bowl of soup made from scratch in the comfort of your home is very rewarding.

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Happy cooking, happy sharing, and may your kitchen always be filled with laughter and love.

Creamy Potato Soup

This easy creamy potato soup recipe can be made in one pot in 30 minutes. It is loaded with flavor and creamy potatoes making it the perfect comfort food.

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Ingredients

4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
1 medium onion finely chopped
4-5 celery stocks diced
3 tsp chicken or vegetable bouillon
4 cups water
1 - 1½ cups milk Depends on the desired thickness/creaminess
½ -1 cup heavy cream Depends on the desired thickness/creaminess
¼ cup butter
2 tsp dill optional
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese crispy bacon, chopped green onions

Instructions

Add the potatoes, onion, and celery to a large pot and cover with water.
Boil until the vegetables are soft.
Pour out half the water into a container, saving it if you need to thin out the soup more.
Turn the burner to medium low.
Add ¼ of butter and 3 tsp of bouillon into the pot, and using a potato masher, mash the vegetable mixture until the desired consistency. If you like a chunkier potato soup, leave some heavier chunks in the mixture. For a creamy texture, use an immersion blender.
Add enough milk to achieve the desired thickness and creaminess of the soup.
Season with salt and pepper. Fresh dill is also a great addition to this soup.
Heat until all ingredients are hot.
Top with toppings. Serve with salad and crusty bread or homemade buns.