There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup to make you feel cozy and happy. Today, I’m excited to share two of my favorite potato soup recipes that are perfect for a comforting meal at home. Both are easy to make and full of great flavor.
Whether you like simple, classic tastes or something with an earthy touch, these potato soups are sure to please. You’ll find all the steps and helpful tips below to get cooking.
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Classic Irish Potato Soup for a Warm Meal
This Irish Potato Soup is a hearty and simple dish. It’s a comforting soup that uses basic ingredients to create a creamy, satisfying meal.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Potato Choice: Use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds. They break down easily and make the soup creamy.
- Blending for Texture: For a very smooth soup, you can blend all of it. For a chunky soup, just mash some of the potatoes in the pot.
What You Need
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
⏱️ Time: 40 minutes🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Cook Vegetables
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery. Cook them for about 5-7 minutes until they are soft and see-through.
Step 2: Simmer Potatoes
Add the diced potatoes and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender when poked with a fork.
Step 3: Finish and Serve
Carefully mash some of the potatoes in the pot using a potato masher, or use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup until it’s creamy. Stir in the milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Heat the soup gently for a few more minutes, but do not boil after adding milk. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if you like.
📝 Final Note
This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can thicken when cold, so you might need to add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.
Hearty Mushroom Potato Soup Recipe
This Mushroom Potato Soup brings earthy flavors to your table. It’s a comforting meal that combines tender potatoes with savory mushrooms for a deeply flavored soup.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Mushroom Variety: Use a mix of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and button for a richer flavor profile in your soup.
- Herbs for Freshness: Fresh thyme or rosemary works very well in this soup. Add them in the last few minutes of cooking to keep their bright aroma.
What You Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
⏱️ Time: 45 minutes🍽️ Yields: 4-6 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Sauté Mushrooms
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook them until they are browned and all their liquid has gone away, about 7-10 minutes. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the onion is soft.
Step 2: Simmer Soup
Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Step 3: Finish and Serve
You can mash some of the potatoes in the pot for a thicker soup, or blend a part of the soup with an immersion blender if you like it smoother. Stir in the heavy cream, if you are using it, and the fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Heat through gently and serve hot.
📝 Final Note
For an extra bright taste, add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to each bowl right before serving. It helps to make the mushroom flavors pop!