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Creamy potato soup with green onions and black pepper

Creamy Potato Soup with Simple Ingredients

A cozy creamy potato soup made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onion, garlic, broth, milk or cream, and basic seasonings. Perfect for budget-friendly lunches, easy dinners, or chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions or chopped parsley optional
  • Cooked bacon bits optional for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 potato masher or immersion blender
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, broth, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce the heat and simmer for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
  7. Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash part of the soup until it reaches your preferred texture.
  8. Stir in the milk or cream.
  9. Warm the soup gently for 3 to 5 minutes, without boiling hard.
  10. Stir in cheddar cheese if using.
  11. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  12. Serve warm with green onions, parsley, bacon bits, extra black pepper, or bread if desired.

Notes

Russet potatoes make the soup thick and creamy, while Yukon Gold potatoes give a buttery texture. Mash part of the soup for a creamy but slightly chunky result. Add extra broth or milk when reheating if the soup becomes too thick.