4 Ingredient Potato Soup
This 4 Ingredient Potato Soup recipe is creamy and incredibly simple to make. All you need is potatoes, onions, butter, and milk. I bet you already have those ingredients in your kitchen right now.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs.russet potatoes (peeled, rinsed, and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 smallonion (chopped (about 1 cup))
- 4 tablespoonbutter
- 2 cupsmilk (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.