Creamy Rustic Potato Soup
Creamy Rustic Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This rich and velvety soup combines starchy Russet potatoes, sautéed onions, and garlic, all simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth and finished with a splash of heavy cream. Each spoonful offers a warm embrace, making it ideal for cozy family gatherings or quiet nights in. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish invites you to savor moments of togetherness and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and garlic; sauté until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender (around 20 minutes).
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or croutons.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg