Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

Creamy Potato Soup Recipe

This Creamy Potato Soup presents itself as a comforting dish with its velvety texture that makes it perfect for cozy dining. The soup contains tender potatoes and sautéed onions with heavy cream which creates a smooth and satisfying texture after blending. The soup achieves perfect flavor and warmth through fresh chive garnishes while requiring only 30 minutes of preparation time. This recipe serves as an excellent choice for both fast and filling meals during any time of day.

Ingredients

• 500g of potatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 500ml of vegetable broth
• 200ml of heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Fresh chives for garnish

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
2. The pot requires medium heat to melt the olive oil. The pot receives chopped onion and minced garlic which cooks until they become soft and translucent.
3. The pot receives potato cubes which need a brief stirring period.
4. Add vegetable broth to the mixture then bring it to a boil. The pot needs to be covered while it simmers for 20 minutes until the potatoes become tender.
5. After the potatoes reach a soft state the pot needs to be removed from heat before it cools down slightly.
6. The mixture needs to be transferred to a blender followed by the addition of heavy cream. Blend until smooth and creamy. The soup needs additional broth to reach the desired consistency.
7. The blended soup returns to the pot for seasoning with salt and pepper before heating it up for serving.