Really Easy Potato Soup

Warm, comforting, and incredibly simple to make, this Really Easy Potato Soup is the ultimate recipe for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Featuring a handful of pantry staples like creamy Russet potatoes, yellow onion, garlic, and your choice of chicken or vegetable broth, this hearty soup comes together in just 40 minutes. Blended to a velvety texture with a touch of milk or half-and-half, it’s seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and optional flavor-boosting toppings like cheese, bacon, or green onions. Perfectly customizable and naturally gluten-free, this one-pot wonder is as satisfying as it is effortless, making it a go-to meal for the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup Milk (or half-and-half)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 to taste Optional toppings (e.g., shredded cheese, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, sour cream)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 2

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes and chicken (or vegetable) broth to the pot. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Let the potatoes simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot until creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches, then return it to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the milk (or half-and-half), salt, and black pepper. Allow the soup to heat through for a few minutes, but do not boil after adding the milk.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, or a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1111.2 grams (1111.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1164

Total Fat 37.90g	49%
Saturated Fat 23.20g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 112mg	37%
Sodium 2744mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 178.10g	65%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 36.90g	74%

Vitamin D 126IU	630%
Calcium 653mg	50%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 4468mg	95%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 59.3%