Description
Crack Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly days. This creamy, rich blend of potatoes, cheese, and savory seasonings promises to be a hit at any gathering or cozy night in. With its velvety texture and heartiness, this soup is not just delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re serving it as a starter for a special meal or enjoying it with crusty bread for dinner, this indulgent dish will impress everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite toppings or enjoy it as is—either way, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté diced onion over medium heat until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup to your desired consistency using a potato masher or immersion blender.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Heat through on low for about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg