Potato Soup at home: A Comforting Classic

Potato soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is also relatively easy to make, which makes it a great option for beginner cooks. There are many different ways to make potato soup, so you can customize it to your own taste.

Basic Potato Soup Recipe

This basic recipe can be used as a starting point for any type of potato soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Add broth, potatoes, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Using an immersion blender or hand blender, blend the soup until smooth.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as chives, sour cream, or bacon bits.

Tips:

• You can use any type of potato you like for this soup. Russet potatoes are a good choice because they are starchy and will help to thicken the soup.
• If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can puree the soup in batches in a blender.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a cup of heavy cream to the soup.
• You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or corn.

Different Types of Potato Soup

There are endless possibilities when it comes to making potato soup. Here are a few different types of potato soup that you can try:

• Creamy Potato Soup: This is the classic potato soup recipe that I shared above.
• Chunky Potato Soup: This soup is made with chunks of potatoes, carrots, and celery. It is often served with a dollop of sour cream.
• Spicy Potato Soup: This soup is made with chorizo or another type of spicy sausage. It is often served with a dollop of guacamole or sour cream.
• Roasted Garlic Potato Soup: This soup is made with roasted garlic, which gives it a delicious depth of flavor.
• Smoked Salmon Potato Soup: This soup is made with smoked salmon, which gives it a unique flavor. It is often served with a dollop of dill cream.

No matter what type of potato soup you make, I am sure you will enjoy it. It is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day.