Easy Potato Soup 🥔🍲:
Ingredients 🥔🍲
– 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced 🥔
– 1 small onion, chopped 🧅
– 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 💧
– 1 cup milk 🥛
– 1/2 cup sour cream (optional) 🧁
– 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) 🧀
– Chopped green onions or bacon bits for garnish (optional) 🌿🥓
Preparation 🍳
1. Cook the Potatoes: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. 🧅🧄
2. Add Potatoes and Broth: Add the diced potatoes to the pot, then pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. 🥔💧
3. Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth. 🥄
4. Add Milk and Season: Stir in the milk and sour cream (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through but do not boil. 🥛🧁🧂
5. Add Cheese: If desired, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. 🧀
6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or bacon bits if desired. Enjoy your comforting potato soup! 😋
Perfect for a cozy and easy meal!