Creamy Homemade Crack Potato Soup
This creamy soup is packed with flavor and offers a perfect blend of potatoes, cream, and seasoning, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a family gathering.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Potato Masher or Immersion Blender
Ingredients
Ingredients Group Label
- 4 cups Peeled Potatoes Chopped, Russet or Yukon Gold recommended.
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth Quality broth enhances flavor.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For a creamy texture.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- to taste Chives Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients before starting the cooking process.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the chopped potatoes and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash or blend the potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives.
Notes
Consider pairing with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.