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One-Pot Potato Soup You’ll Make Weekly

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This easy potato soup recipe is rich, smooth, and perfect for fall or winter meals, budget-friendly and beginner-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery sticks, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds Yukon potatoes, peeled and cubed into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Chives for serving

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook the vegetables until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes and the broth, and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and continue cooking until the potatoes are fork tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the milk.
  6. Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  7. Serve the soup with sour cream and chives, if desired.

Notes

This soup is creamy and flavorful with minimal effort, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. Using an immersion blender allows for easy blending directly in the pot. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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