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Cream Potato Soup Rich: 7 Comforting Secrets Revealed

Cream Potato Soup Rich
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Indulge in the comforting warmth of this rich and creamy homemade cream of potato soup, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • Russet potatoes
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • a few cloves of minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 to 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • a pinch of dried thyme or a bay leaf
  • fresh chives or green onions for garnish
  • shredded sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese (optional)
  • crispy beef bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. First, peel and dice the potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Keep them in a bowl of cold water while prepping the rest of the ingredients to prevent browning.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt about 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the softened onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, creating a thick paste.
  4. Gradually pour in about 6 cups of chicken or vegetable broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Drain the potatoes and add them to the pot along with a bay leaf or a pinch of dried thyme if using. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf if used. Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender, blending about two-thirds of the soup for a creamy texture while leaving some potato chunks for texture.
  6. Return the soup to low heat and stir in about 1 to 1.5 cups of heavy cream, keeping the heat low to avoid boiling and curdling. Gently heat through until warmed.
  7. Taste the soup and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Ladle the warm, creamy soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped chives, a swirl of extra cream, or crispy beef bacon bits. Enjoy immediately!

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