Introduction
If you're looking for a delicious and easy to make meal, then look no further than this homemade potato soup. This comforting soup is packed with potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion flavored with herbs and spices. It's a hearty, satisfying meal that's sure to please the entire family. Plus, it's incredibly simple to make, so you can have it on the table in no time.
Ingredients
To make this delicious potato soup, you will need the following ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Making this soup is easy and only takes a few simple steps:
- Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly until there are no lumps. Add the potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
This potato soup is a healthy and nutritious meal. One serving of this soup provides:
- Calories: 269
- Total Fat: 9.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 38.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
Serving Suggestions
This potato soup is a complete meal on its own, but you can also serve it with a side of fresh bread or a salad for a more complete meal. This soup also makes for a great appetizer for a dinner party. If you have leftovers, they will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion
This homemade potato soup is a delicious and easy to make meal that is sure to please the entire family. It's packed with vegetables and herbs and it's incredibly simple to make, so you can have it on the table in no time. Serve it with a side of fresh bread or a salad for a complete meal, or use it as an appetizer for a dinner party. Enjoy!
