Description
This Old Fashioned Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting classic made with tender russet potatoes, onions, garlic, and a rich blend of milk and cream. It’s finished with sharp cheddar cheese and sour cream for extra indulgence, making it the perfect hearty meal for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute to release its flavor.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux, which will thicken the soup.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Partially Mash Potatoes: Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes, leaving others chunky. This creates a thicker, chunkier texture for the soup.
- Add Dairy and Seasonings: Stir in the milk and heavy cream, then season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until heated through.
- Finish Soup: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until melted and smooth.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash more of the potatoes or add an extra tablespoon of flour when making the roux.
- Substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream to make a lighter version.
- Bacon bits or chopped green onions make delicious additional toppings.
