Cozy Comfort Red Potato Soup Recipe
This cozy red potato soup is a warm and comforting dish, perfect for chilly days. It's creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.
Servings 6
Calories 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs red potatoes diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh chives finely chopped
- optional crunchy croutons or crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced red potatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Once the potatoes are fork-tender, use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream and gently heat for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped chives.
- Add optional toppings like croutons or bacon bits before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.