Homestyle Potato Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Homestyle Potato Soup warms up your soul with its comforting flavors and creamy texture. This non-vegetarian American classic is perfect for chilly evenings and can easily be made vegetarian by swapping chicken bouillon for vegetable bouillon. With its hearty potatoes and rich taste, it pairs wonderfully with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs.

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Overview

This Old-Fashioned Potato Soup is a comforting and nostalgic dish reminiscent of childhood memories. It's a simple yet hearty soup that can be topped with crispy bacon crumbles and shredded cheese for added flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is sure to warm you up on a chilly day.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian (can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken bouillon with vegetable bouillon)

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.25 Cups butter, melted
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 6 Whole potatoes, peeled
• 2 Whole carrots, diced
• 3 Cups water
• 2 Tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 Cups milk
• 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
• 0.25 Teaspoons dried thyme

Steps

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. In another pot, combine the peeled potatoes, diced carrots, water, and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
4. Add the flour to the cooked onions to create a paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through.
5. Add the potato and carrot mixture to the milk and onion mixture. Stir in the dried parsley and thyme, and heat through. Serve hot.

Enjoy your Hearty Homestyle Potato Soup!