How to Make Best Cream of Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few things hit the spot quite like a warm, creamy bowl of potato soup. This classic dish has been a favorite in kitchens around the world for generations, and for good reason. With its rich, velvety texture and hearty, satisfying flavor, it's the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold winter's day.

There are countless variations of potato soup out there, but one of the best recipes we've come across is for Best Cream of Potato Soup. This recipe takes all ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 3 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • ¾ teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large stock pot, saute onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley in butter until soft but not browned. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
  • Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. During cooking, break up potatoes with the back of a spoon. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 467mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 713mg