CREAMY POTATO WITH ROSEMARY SOUP

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A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds peeled russet (Idaho) potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch sugar
3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 ½ cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Garnish: crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
  • Add potatoes, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Add cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
  • Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh rosemary)until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
  • Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 75.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

Esther Motsepe
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This soup was the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. The creamy texture and the subtle flavor of rosemary were perfect together.


nurulamin chowdory
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So easy to make and packed with flavor! The creamy potatoes were perfectly complemented by the rosemary. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


ONIJALA OLAOLUWA
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This soup was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy texture and the adults enjoyed the subtle flavor of rosemary. I will definitely be making this again.


Olwethu Vakalisa
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I was looking for a new potato soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the rosemary added a nice touch of herbiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Ijeoma Eucharia
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the rosemary and garlic complement each other. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jamal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste. Other than that, it was perfect.


Three side Gamer yt
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I loved the rich flavor of the potatoes and the rosemary added a nice touch of herbiness. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect comfort food.


Alderisk
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I'm not usually a fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy texture and the subtle flavor of rosemary were perfect together. I'll definitely be making this again.


MR. PERFECT
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and so comforting. I highly recommend it.


Kamal Thapa
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy rosemary croutons on top.


Faisal Shahzad
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This soup was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy texture and the adults enjoyed the subtle flavor of rosemary. I will definitely be making this again.


Azim Sabbir
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I was looking for a new potato soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the rosemary added a nice touch of herbiness. I will definitely be making this again.


Cawaale Mire
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the way the rosemary and garlic complement each other. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Anelitha Kama
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste. Other than that, it was perfect.


RAYYAN Wahab
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This soup was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I loved the rich flavor of the potatoes and the rosemary added a nice touch of herbiness. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect comfort food.


Janice L Chase
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I'm not usually a fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy texture and the subtle flavor of rosemary were perfect together. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amanda Knight
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and so comforting. I highly recommend it.


Malik Farheen
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I made this soup for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy rosemary croutons on top.


Md: Labib Khan
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The combination of creamy potatoes and rosemary was perfect, and the soup was so comforting and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.