Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
Creamy Potato Soup — The ultimate comfort food in a bowl. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the creamiest soup without a roux. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Blueberry Butter Recipe and Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie.
Why This Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and comforting
- Better than takeout
- Easy to make ahead
What You'll Need for Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Milk
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Bay leaf
- Optional: Chives
- Optional: Bacon
- Optional: Sour cream
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Potatoes: Use a mix of Yukon Gold and Russet for best texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Immersion Blender — Ensures a smooth, creamy soup without transferring hot liquid to a blender. → See on Amazon
- Instant Pot — Saves time and energy by cooking potatoes quickly and evenly. → See on Amazon
How to Make Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
- Step 1: Dice potatoes and onions, then sauté in a large pot until softened.
- Step 2: Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Step 3: Remove bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until creamy. Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
- : For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender or blend half the soup in a regular blender before returning it to the pot.
- Common mistake and fix: If your soup is watery, simmer it longer to reduce the liquid or add a slurry of cornstarch and water to thicken it.
- : For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Storing & Reheating Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
Freezing Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: Substitute butternut squash for half the potatoes for a unique twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more milk or broth.
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Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Chicken broth
- Milk
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Bay leaf
Optional Toppings
- Chives
- Bacon
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Dice potatoes and onions, then sauté in a large pot until softened.
- Step 2: Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Step 3: Remove bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until creamy. Stir in milk and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Best substitution: Substitute butternut squash for half the potatoes for a unique twist.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more milk or broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
- Make ahead: Make ahead and reheat when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl FAQs
Yes, prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead and reheat when ready to serve. The flavors will meld together beautifully.
Your soup may be watery if the potatoes weren't cooked long enough or if too much liquid was added. Simmer it longer or add a slurry of cornstarch and water to thicken it.
Yes, follow the same recipe but cook the potatoes under high pressure for 5 minutes, then release the pressure naturally.
Use milk or a combination of milk and flour to create a roux for a creamier texture.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Potato Soup — Cozy Comfort Food in a Bowl and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
