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Hearty Potato Soup

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This comforting Hearty Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly evenings. It features tender chunks of potato, carrots, and celery simmered to perfection before being folded into a velvety, buttery milk sauce. The flavor is simple yet deeply satisfying, highlighting the natural sweetness of the root vegetables enhanced by saut&# 195;©ed onions and classic seasonings. ItâÂÂs a wholesome, vegetarian-friendly dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this soup comes together quickly using pantry staples. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and watch how this humble, home-style recipe becomes a family favorite that youâÂÂll return to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 336.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This comforting Hearty Potato Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly evenings. It features tender chunks of potato, carrots, and celery simmered to perfection before being folded into a velvety, buttery milk sauce. The flavor is simple yet deeply satisfying, highlighting the natural sweetness of the root vegetables enhanced by saut&# 195;©ed onions and classic seasonings. ItâÂÂs a wholesome, vegetarian-friendly dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this soup comes together quickly using pantry staples. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping, and watch how this humble, home-style recipe becomes a family favorite that youâÂÂll return to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 6 md Potatoes, peeled & sliced
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 6 Celery Stalks, diced
  • 2 quart Water
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoon Butter or Margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large kettle or pot, combine the peeled and sliced potatoes, diced carrots, diced celery, and 2 quarts of water.
  2. 2
    Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain the vegetables, reserving the cooking liquid, and set the vegetables aside.
  4. 4
    In the same kettle, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
  5. 5
    Stir in the salt and pepper, then gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
  6. 6
    Gently fold the cooked potatoes, carrots, and celery back into the creamy sauce.
  7. 7
    Add reserved cooking liquid, one cup at a time, until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
  8. 8
    Heat through gently without boiling, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 336.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.0g27%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 1.8mg1%
Sodium 5239.2mg219%
Total Carbohydrate 40.1g14%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 7.7g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: potato soup, vegetable soup, hearty, comfort food, vegetarian, creamy, winter soup, easy dinner, home cooking, carrots, celery, onion, milk base, rustic, budget friendly, meal prep, classic, warm, simple, traditional
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