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Bowl of creamy potato soup with bacon, cheese, and green onions

Potato Soup

Our creamy blended potato soup brings together potatoes, savory aromatics, and rich cream to create a quick, warming bowl everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 334
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 2 pounds baking potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Optional
  • cooked bacon pieces, croutons, grated cheese, and scallions for garnish
  • 1/4 cup flour

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Blender (or immersion blender)
  • Ladle
  • Bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. our olive oil into a soup pot and heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  2. (Optional) Add flour, stirring, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually pour in stock, stirring to combine.
  4. Add potatoes, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in cream.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Blend in batches until silky smooth.
  8. Return to the pot and reheat gently to a simmer
  9. Top bowls of soup with bacon, croutons, grated cheese, and scallions to serve.