Description
Old‑Fashioned Creamy Potato Soup is a comforting, hearty one‑pot meal made with tender potatoes, sautéed onions, and a luscious creamy base. Rich and easy to make, it’s a timeless classic perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons all‑purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in another pot bring potatoes, carrots, water, and bouillon to a boil; cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with black pepper.
- To the onions, add flour and stir to form a paste. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until warmed through.
- Combine the milk mixture with the cooked vegetables, stir in dried parsley and thyme, and heat until blended and creamy.
Notes
- Feel free to blend part of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Top with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar, or chives for extra flavor.
- Substitute vegetable broth and milk alternatives to make it vegetarian.
- Reheat gently, stirring to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 (estimated)
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg (depending on bouillon)
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: potato soup, creamy potato soup, old-fashioned soup, comfort food, one-pot soup