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stovetop potato soup recipe

Stovetop Potato Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Ladle
  • 1 potato masher or immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté until softened.
  • Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

To enhance the flavor of your soup, consider using homemade chicken broth if available. For added texture and taste, you can include cooked bacon bits as a topping. Adjust the thickness of the soup by mashing more or fewer potatoes to your preference. Ensure all vegetables are diced evenly for consistent cooking.
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