Description
This 5-ingredient potato soup is a creamy, comforting, and ultra budget-friendly meal you can whip up in under 30 minutes using pantry staples.
Ingredients
4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pat of butter or fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
2. Add diced potatoes and pour in broth until it covers the potatoes by about 1 inch.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Use an immersion blender (or transfer half to a blender) and puree until mostly smooth.
5. Stir in milk gently and warm over low heat. Do not boil.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a pat of butter or garnish with herbs.
Notes
You can blend fully for a smooth soup or partially for texture.
Warm milk before adding to prevent curdling.
This recipe is easily doubled and great for batch cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: 5 ingredient potato soup, budget potato soup, easy potato soup