I eat soup all year round (even in the summer). I know, I know, I’m weird, but I don’t care! I love me some soup!!!
It fills your tummy and feels like a warm hug. But I don’t like the same recipes all the time.
This potato soup is a very simple and easy to make recipe that is packed with potato flavor, perfect for your recipe arsenal.
Potato Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsps butter
- ¼ Cup flour
- ¼ Cup heavy cream
- 2 Cups water
- 3 Red potatoes
- Chopped chives to taste
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 2: Add the flour and mix it, until you have a thick batter like texture.
Step 3: Stir in the heavy cream, then add the water, salt and pepper.
Step 4: Chop the potatoes and add them.
Step 5: Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 6: Serve and top with the Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and more pepper.
Tip: Add some Sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.
Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps butter
- ¼ Cup flour
- ¼ Cup heavy cream
- 2 Cups water
- 3 Red potatoes
- Chopped chives to taste
- Parmesan cheese to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the flour and mix it, until you have a thick batter like texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream, then add the water, salt and pepper.
- Chop the potatoes and add them.
- Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve and top with the Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, and more pepper.
Kojo says
Do you think you could substitute red potatoes with sweet potato?
Sarah Titus says
It might taste a little different, but I’m sure still yummy. 🙂
Joanne @ No Plate Like Home says
I love cream based soups with potatoes. This soup reminds me of my ham, potato and corn chowder. So comforting for cold, winter days.
Sarah Titus says
That’s why I love this soup – the warmth of it on a cold day. It’s a perfect, easy meal to make for supper and enjoy the soothing taste! Hope you enjoy it!