Easy Potato Soup Recipe (Stovetop)
Potatoes, milk, vegetable broth, and onion are all you’ll need to prepare this 4 ingredient potato soup. This soup is the best comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
Optional
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
Topping options
- Bacon bits
- Cheddar cheese
- Green onions chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the peeled, chopped potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add broth to just cover the potatoes and bring them to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the milk (or cream).
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can place contents in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Stir in any additional optional ingredients until well combined, and serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 602mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g
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