If you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal that combines creaminess and crunch, a creamy and crunchy potato soup is the perfect choice. This classic dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, with tender potatoes, a rich and creamy broth, and a variety of toppings that add a delightful crunch. Whether you're in the mood for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, this soup is sure to please.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
After constant tinkering with this recipe, I have come up with soup which is the definitive cream of potato soup. Rich with vegetables and wonderfully spiced, you will find yourself doubling this recipe often!
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley in butter until soft but not browned. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
- Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. During cooking, break up potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 466.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CREAMY POTATO SOUP
This is one of my favorite recipes that uses wholesome milk-an important product we produce on our dairy farm. It's rich and delicious...even the kids gobble it up!-Janis Plagerman, Ephrata, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, celery, onion, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. Place half of the potato mixture in a blender; cover and puree. Repeat with remaining potato mixture; set aside. , In the same kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return potato puree to the pan and heat through. Garnish individual servings with sour cream and cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAMY AND CRUNCHY POTATO SOUP
This creamy potato soup gets great flavor and texture from fresh herbs, bacon and sauteed kale.
Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Diamond Crystal® Salt
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat in Dutch oven. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add potatoes, 5 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt, bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
- Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off bacon drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons for kale.
- Heat reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat. Add kale; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly add 1/2 cup water; cook and stir until liquid evaporates. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat.
- Remove and discard bay leaves and thyme from soup. With slotted spoon, remove potatoes and onion to blender or food processor. Carefully process (in batches) until chopped, adding hot liquid as needed until smooth. Return pureed mixture to remaining hot liquid in Dutch oven. Over medium heat, blend in cream and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat thoroughly. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon kale around side of shallow serving dishes. Spoon soup into bowls; sprinkle with bacon.
- Garnish with diced apples tossed with lemon juice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 58.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1397 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CREAMY POTATO SOUP
This is an incredibly delicious soup. I recommend you serve it with fresh warm bread, they taste so great together.
Provided by Lisa
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside, along with 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
- Add potatoes, onion, carrot and celery to drippings. Add enough water to cover vegetables and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- In separate bowl, stir together sour cream, flour and paprika. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.
- Pour sour cream mixture into soup mixture. Cook until small bubbles break soups service. Top with chopped bacon pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CREAMY CHUNKY POTATO SOUP
"The first time I made this creamy satisfying soup, it instantly became my family's favorite," recalls Stephanie Moon, of Boise, Idaho. "It is perfect on chilly days. Even those who don't normally like Swiss cheese savor this delicious soup."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CREAM OF POTATO SOUP
This creamy potato soup is pure comfort food, especially welcome when the temperatures take a plunge. I serve this often...it's a simple supper that can be prepared in a short time. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the potatoes and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until tender; drain and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, salt, celery salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
EASY, CREAMY POTATO SOUP
Easy and very creamy soup with taste! Great served with grilled cheese sandwiches. Will satisfy even the meat lovers in your family.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fry bacon until crisp (see recipe #242966 for homemade bacon bit tips). Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve bacon grease.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a large dutch oven in water; do not add salt! Drain.
- Pour reserved bacon grease into empty dutch oven; saute onion and garlic in reserved bacon grease until onion is lightly browned.
- Add flour to the sauted onion mixture, stirring to evenly brown; add cream and stir constantly until mixture thickens; add chicken broth and stir until bubbly.
- Stir potatoes, corn and crumbled bacon into the soup; add butter, salt and pepper to taste. (you may not need salt. Bacon is very salty) Simmer until butter is melted and stirred into soup.
- Add milk at little at a time if soup is too thick for your tastes.
CREAMY POTATO SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large potatoes, garlic, milk, butter, crouton, parmesan cheese, chili flake, salt, pepper
Provided by Lilia Mikova
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put potatoes and garlic cloves in a saucepan. Cover with boiling water and boil until soft. Once softened, blend into a puree, covering ⅔ of the potato/garlic mixture with water and blending until smooth.
- Add milk, salt, and pepper to taste and blend to desired consistency.
- Pour soup back into saucepan and add the butter, stirring until it melts.
- Pour into a bowl and top with croutons, chilli flakes and parmesan to taste.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 4 grams
QUICK CREAMY POTATO SOUP
A yummy and easy to make potato soup. Kids love it.
Provided by Amanda
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Potato Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, and set aside. Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan.
- Brown onions in bacon fat over medium heat.
- Add potatoes, and enough water to cover. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir together soup and milk until smooth; add to potato mixture. Heat, but do not boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir in dill weed. Crumble bacon; stir in just before serving soup, or sprinkle on top to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1026.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
Tips:
- For a creamier soup, use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, which have a higher starch content.
- If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender to puree the soup. Just be careful not to overfill the blender and blend in batches if necessary.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook the potatoes and vegetables according to the recipe. Then, let the soup cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through. You can also add additional milk or cream to thin the soup, if desired.
- Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings, such as chopped chives, sour cream, or crumbled bacon.
Conclusion:
This creamy and crunchy potato soup is a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.
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