Homemade Potato Soup Recipe (Creamy + Easy)

Homemade Potato Soup Recipe (Creamy + Easy)

Serves: 4–6
Time: ~40 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

• 2 lbs potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), peeled and diced

• 1 1/2 cups milk (whole is best)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional but makes it extra silky)

• 1 tsp salt (start here, adjust to taste)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional but so good)

Toppings (optional but highly recommended):

• shredded cheddar

• crispy bacon crumbles

• green onions or chives

• sour cream

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

2. Make the roux: Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute until it looks like a thick paste.

3. Add broth + potatoes: Slowly whisk in broth. Add diced potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.

4. Simmer: Cook 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are very tender.

5. Thicken: Mash some potatoes right in the pot (or blend 1–2 cups and return). This makes it naturally creamy.

6. Make it creamy: Stir in milk and (optional) heavy cream. Warm 2–3 minutes (don’t boil hard).

7. Season: Add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Taste and adjust.

8. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, bacon, green onions, etc.

Quick Tips

• Thicker soup: mash more potatoes or add an extra tablespoon of flour in the roux next time.

• Thinner soup: add a splash more broth or milk.

• Extra flavor: add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar into the pot at the end.