This thick and creamy Simple Potato Soup is sure to warm you up and keep you satisfied for hours!
It’s the season for plenty of social gatherings and good eating, which I have been happily taking part of. I served this hearty soup the day we decided to break out all the holiday decorations. That takes some major effort to unravel years worth of Christmas decorations. We have so many favorite trees, stockings, candles and ornaments, but over the years I’ve scaled back on the accessories that I bring out each year and try to keep the decor simple.
I’m definitely in the spirit of the season, and not sure if this change is due to the fact that my kids are older and they don’t miss the mini trees I would put in their bedrooms or perhaps I prefer less stuff now, which includes foods that are made with simple ingredients.
This soup is easy to make and you probably have all the ingredients stocked in your kitchen. You can leave chunks of potatoes to add some texture, but I took out my immersion blender and didn’t stop mixing until every piece was broken down. That little gadget is fun to use 🙂
Enjoy a cup of this rich soup just as it is or add your favorite toppings like bacon, green onion, hot sauce and extra cheese!
Simple Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes, steamed until soft
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 6 cups milk (divided)
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar)
- Optional Toppings: cheese, bacon, onion, hot sauce, green onions
Instructions
Rachael
This soup! I try to keep my decor simple too, but it is because I get sick of storing everything for a year! I love my immersion blender too. Way too fun. Thanks for the recipe. Im making it for dinner tonight!
Sandra Shaffer
Hope your family enjoyed this potato soup!
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Oooh, I LOVE this version of potato soup!! I usually make potato and leek which involves pureeing it, but I love the idea of mashing the potatoes instead!
Sandra Shaffer
Those extra veggies sounds like a great addition. I’ll have to try that way too!
JanetGoingCrazy
Potato soup is my absolute favorite soup. I love seeing different recipes for new ideas on how to make it.
Sandra Shaffer
Potato soup is definitely a classic. So fun to add different toppings too 🙂
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I haven’t had potato soup in a long time. Yours sounds delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Robin! I need to make this more often. We all love it!
Alison
I’ve never made my own potato soup, but this looks delicious!
Sandra Shaffer
This recipe is so easy, Alison and you’ll love the homemade flavor!
Reesa Lewandowski
I love this type of soup in the winter!
Sandra Shaffer
Soups are definitely my favorite too. I love to pack leftovers up for lunch too!
Hezzi-D
We love potato soup in this house! Super cute serving mugs!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks! I have matching small plates too. I love bringing them out every year.
Heather
Oh I could see adding a little bit of hot sauce for some added spice. It looks delicious and I even love the cup its in.
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Heather! We always have a stash of hot sauce. The spicier the better according to my son!
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom
Love the sound of this right now. Just perfect for this westher.
Sandra Shaffer
It does warm you up and so good for lunch or dinner!
Michele
The one item I really want and probably need is an immersion blender!! This potato soup sounds delicious and would be great for a cold winters day lunch!
Sandra Shaffer
You definitely want an immersion blender. It’s a time saver when you can blend right in the pot.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
I love potato soup. I often put cheddar in there too but John prefers it just like you made it. Stick blenders are so handy and they take almost no space at all.
Sandra Shaffer
I bought my immersion blender a year ago and can’t believe what a handy gadget it is! You’re right, it fits in a kitchen drawer perfectly!
Lisa
I love that I have all of this in the house. Making today!
Sandra Shaffer
Yay! Hope everyone loved it!!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
I love my immersion blender too!! This looks super comforting, especially on a cold wintery day!
Sandra Shaffer
Soups are my favorite to cook up on cold days! So filling and yummy 🙂