4 Ingredient Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 3 lbs.russet potatoes
peeled, rinsed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 smallonion)
chopped (about 1 cup
- 4 tbspbutter
- 2 cmilk
2% or whole milk is best
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Add prepared potatoes and onions to large stock pot or Dutch oven.
- 2
Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes.
- 3
Cook on medium-high heat until the potatoes are tender and fall apart when pierced with a fork.
- 4
Remove from the heat and drain most of the water, leaving about a cup of water in the pan.
- 5
Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they start to break down but not until they are all broken down.
- 6
Stir in the butter and milk, until everything is combined.
- 7
If you don't like any large chunks of potatoes in your potato soup, you can use an immersion blender.
- 8
Return the pot to the stove and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
- 9
If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Remove from the heat and allow the soup to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- 11
Feel free to top this soup with your favorite toppings. Some of our favorites are shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
4 Ingredient Potato Soup
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting bowl of soup without a lengthy ingredient list? This 4 Ingredient Potato Soup delivers creamy satisfaction with staples you likely already have in your kitchen, perfect for those cozy evenings. It's a testament to simple ingredients creating profound comfort.
The magic of this creamy potato soup lies in its elegant simplicity, letting the natural flavors of tender potatoes, sweet onions, rich butter, and luscious milk shine. With just four core ingredients, it proves that you don't need a complex recipe to create something deeply satisfying and incredibly flavorful. It's a truly uncomplicated approach to a classic comfort food.
Prepare for a wonderfully creamy and hearty soup, rich with the mellow flavor of tender russet potatoes. The finely chopped onion, softened in butter, adds a subtle sweetness and aromatic depth that complements the potato beautifully. With the addition of milk, it transforms into a smooth, comforting texture that feels far more elaborate than its ingredient count suggests. This potato soup is designed to be a substantial main dish, providing warmth and nourishment in every spoonful, especially when seasoned generously with salt and pepper to taste.
While this potato soup is wonderfully simple as written, you can easily adapt it to your preferences. The recipe recommends 2% or whole milk for the best creamy texture, but you could experiment with other dairy milks for a slightly different richness. Don't forget to season to your liking with salt and pepper to taste throughout the cooking process, as this is where you can truly dial in the flavor.
This hearty 4 Ingredient Potato Soup is perfect for a simple, comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. Serve it as a standalone main dish, perhaps alongside a crusty piece of bread to complete the meal, for a truly satisfying and easy culinary experience.