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A bowl of creamy potato soup topped with herbs and croutons.

Homemade Creamy Potato Soup

A creamy and comforting potato soup that comes together in minutes. #homemade #potatosoup #potato #soup
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Pot, spoon, cutting board, knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • null Salt and pepper, to taste
  • null Chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, thyme, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chives.