Creamy Potato Soup (bacon optional) for Cozy Evenings
A warm and comforting creamy potato soup, perfect for cozy evenings. This recipe includes an option to add bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Bacon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- If using bacon, cook it separately and crumble on top before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth.
- Garnish with chives or parsley for added flavor.
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