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Creamy Potato Soup

January 26, 2023 by elkeliving 9 Comments

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elkes potato soup

 

We spent our cold West Virginia winters eating soup….lots of soup, and to be specific….lots of vegetable soup and Creamy Potato Soup! I developed it over the years to make it my own, or, Elke’s potato soup!

making potato soup

My Grandma would make huge pots of soup and it would feed us for several days. Grocery stores weren’t just a hop, skip, and a jump away, as my grandma would say, and leftovers were always on our weekly meal list. Leftovers or not, we always gathered around the dinner table every evening to dine as a family. It’s one of my favorite memories.

Making Potato Soup

Sometimes the pot of soup was so big that it wouldn’t fit in the refrigerator and she would put it right out in the snow! I’m sure there were times my brother and I wished a bear would come and eat it so we wouldn’t have to AGAIN, but it was always there the next day.

elke's potato soup

Potato soup was always on her list of soups to make. It was simple, rich, and creamy, and always one of my favorites.

How to make potato soup

Over the years I developed it into what I think is the perfect creamy potato soup! I added ingredients like carrots, fresh garlic, and thyme. All the flavors come together wonderfully. I have made this soup for hundreds of people over the years, and everyone loves and enjoys it!

First I always use russet potatoes. I think these types of potatoes work the best. It may seem odd to add carrots to potato soup but I promise they add a lot to the soup! Next, I make sure to use white or yellow onion, fresh celery, and fresh garlic.

Make sure to saute the onion, carrots, and celery for a few minutes to bring out the flavor. Skipping this step will lead to a bland soup. After you saute those veggies for a few minutes add in the fresh garlic and thyme. Now it’s time to add the diced potatoes. I leave the skin on, but if you want to can remove it.

Lastly, add in your broth and milk. I used to use water to boil the potatoes, but broth is richer and more flavorful. Potatoes need flavor!

A good tip is to always season each layer. This will also add depth of flavor to your soup.

Make sure not to bring it to a rolling boil after you add in the milk. Just reheat to a very light simmer. Add on your favorite toppings at the end like cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, or scallions. Yum!

Take time for family

In the business of our lives with 4 kids and what feels like we are constantly on the go, we still find time to gather around the dinner table. It’s a place where we stop to tell stories, ask questions, laugh, set distractions aside, and draw closer together as a family.

 

I hope you’ll make this soup and eat it around the table with your family. If you’re anything like my husband and you wouldn’t think about eating a good bowl of soup without freshly baked bread. Check out this Crusty Artisan Bread Recipe!

Love homemade soups? Check out Skinny Tuscan Kale Soup

 

elkes potato soup

elkes potato soup
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5 from 3 votes

Elke's Potato Soup

This potato soup is a comfort food you and your family will love made with fresh vegetables and herbs and topped with cheese!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato soup, potato soup recipe
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • Couple tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth or to cover veggies
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4-5 medium to large potatoes diced
  • 4-5 Medium size carrots sliced
  • 1 medium-size white onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 large garlic cloves grated in
  • 2 teaspoon of good quality salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper adjust to your taste. Some broths are more salty so you may need to add more or less salt.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 5 large sprigs fresh thyme (pull the leaves from the stem) can sub 1 teaspoon dried
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Cheddar cheese optional to mix in or to top

Instructions

  • In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add in diced potatoes, carrots, onion and celery season with salt, pepper, and thyme and sauté for 3-4 minutes continually stirring. (this brings out the flavors of the veggies for a quick soup)
  • Add in grated or finely chopped garlic and sauté for another minute.
  • Cover veggies with broth, cover with a lid, and simmer until veggies are tender- about 20-25 minutes. *you may need to add a little more liquid to cover veggies depending on how big your potatoes are.
  • After the veggies are tender, with a pastry cutter or something similar, smash some of the potatoes leaving some big chunks.
  • Add in milk. Only bring the soup to a light simmer after the milk, not a boil.
  • Add in about a cup of grated cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and add more thyme if needed.
  • Optional toppings are shredded cheddar cheese, diced green onions, fresh thyme, or crispy bacon pieces.

 

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Comments

  1. Jane

    February 04, 2023 at 1:23 am

    Use white or red potatoes? OK to use Almond milk?

    Reply
    • Laii

      March 19, 2023 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      I believe adding almond milk would be a great substitute ?! Silk also has almond milk heavy cream which will also give the soup a thick texture since almond milk is so light ?

      Reply
      • elkeliving

        March 23, 2023 at 2:02 pm

        Hi if you are dairy-free almond milk would seem to be the best substitute!

        Reply
  2. Diane

    February 08, 2023 at 2:47 am

    5 stars
    Great Potato Soup. Just the right ingredients with a perfect taste and no extra calories by using milk and not half & half or heavy cream.
    Delicious flavor. Just perfect. Will be using this recipe as my new Fav for Potato Soup. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • elkeliving

      February 10, 2023 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Joyce Colagiovanni

    March 26, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Made this soup. It came out great. Love, love, love! I did substitute 2 cups light cream in place of milk. Topped it with crumbled bacon & cheese. So good. Will be making again. My husband thought it would make a good base for clam chowder. May try adding chopped clams and clam juice.

    Reply
    • elkeliving

      March 27, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing! Please let me know if you make it into clam chowder. Love that idea!

      Reply
    • Gale Ringel

      May 04, 2024 at 11:20 pm

      I made this with parsnips and golden potatoes. What a great flavor server with a green salad and toasted French bread.

      Reply
      • elkeliving

        May 05, 2024 at 9:23 pm

        I love that!!

        Reply

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