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The Creamiest Old Fashioned Potato Soup

A cozy, old-fashioned potato soup with a velvety texture, savory broth, and aromatic herbs. Simple ingredients, one pot, and pure comfort—perfect for lunch or a warming dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter for sweating onions

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice potatoes into uniform pieces and chop onion finely. Measure broth and cream.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and stir to coat. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
  5. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
  6. Let the soup cool briefly (not boiling), then slowly stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.
  7. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Taste and adjust.
  8. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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