Old Fashioned Potato Soup
Old-fashioned potato soup is made with potatoes, onions, milk, cream, and seasoning. This hearty recipe cooks on the stovetop in 20 minutes.
Servings 6
Calories 241kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes washed - peeled if desired or if you're using russets.
- 1 cup onion diced
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cups evaporated milk or whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (whipping) cream or half and half
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons green onions or parsley - finely chopped
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes to desired size.
- Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the diced potatoes.
- Simmer until tender.
- Meanwhile, slowly cook the onion in 1 tablespoon of the butter.
- Drain the potatoes and add them back to the pot.
- Add the cooked onion, butter, milk, and cream.
- Taste and add salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste.
- Serve in shallow bowls with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of parsley on top.
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Notes
Storage:
It's easy to make and will last a good 4 days in your refrigerator if it's put in an airtight container (or cover with plastic wrap) and kept cold. Does not freeze well.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2.6mg