A warm bowl of potato soup is the perfect comfort food. But with so many different soup recipes, you might not know where to start. If you're wondering which type of potatoes you should grab or if you have enough time to make soup from scratch, we're here to help. This Easy Potato Soup Recipe is simple and can be made in under half an hourno peeling required. Read on to discover how to create this great-tasting potato soup with the step-by-step instructions below.
Easy Potato Soup Recipe
Delicious, creamy and made in minutes, this Easy Potato Soup is a fantastic quick dinner or side dish. It's made without premium Potato Flakes and can be topped with your choice of flavorful ingredients. This recipe makes four servings.
Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat and add the butter, onions and celery. Cook until soft and translucent. (about 5 minutes)
Add Worcestershire to deglaze the pan. Saute the mixture for a minute, and then add garlic powder. Stir until there are no lumps.
Add the water and milk and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Add the potato flakes and whisk to ensure no lumps are formed.
When the consistency is smooth, add in the salt and pepper and mix.
Enjoy with a combination of flavorful toppings or on its own.
Topping Suggestions
Though this potato soup tastes great as is, it can be combined with a wide variety of toppings for a boost of flavor and texture. Our favorite potato soup toppings include cheddar cheese, bacon, chives and sour cream. However, you can garnish it with as many or as few toppings as you'd like. Explore our topping suggestions below:
Loaded Baked Potato: bacon, cheddar, chives and sour cream
Parisian Nights: ham, gruyere, Dijon mustard and butter sauted mushrooms
Almost Chowder: diced yellow potato, chopped clams, green onion and bacon
Tips for Making Potato Soup
Ensure that this batch of potato soup is the best you've ever made by following the simple tips and tricks below. These tips will help you create the perfect dish, from the right consistency to storing it.
How to Thicken Potato Soup
If, when making potato soup at home, you end up with a thinner consistency than you'd like, there are a few ways that you can quickly thicken it. The most straightforward way to thicken potato soup is by stirring in an extra spoonful or so of our potato flakes. This will work to thicken the soup and preserve its delicious flavor. Another way to thicken soup is by creating a slurry. You can easily make a slurry at home by combining one part water and one part cornstarch. Once created, stir the slurry into the soup slowly until it reaches the desired thickness.
How to Store Potato Soup
Storing potato soup is easy. Start by allowing the soup to cool off completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the fridge for up to four days. For the best flavored reheated soup, we recommend reheating on a stove instead of a microwave.
Freezing Potato Soup
Unlike many other soups, potato soup doesn't freeze well. As potato soup thaws, the potatoes take on a grainy texture. Additionally, the dairy used in potato soups often separates during the thawing and reheating process, making potato soup one that you'll want to refrain from freezing.
What to Pair With Potato Soup
If you plan to serve potato soup as a side dish, you may be wondering what to serve alongside it. Potato soup is an excellent way to complete a meal. Pair it with one of the delicious sides below to create a hearty and filling feast.No-Knead Artisan Olive BreadHerbed Yam BreadGluten Free Corn BreadBBQ Quinoa SaladFarro Nicoise SaladChili Cornbread CasseroleWe hope that this potato soup recipe has inspired you to make a bowl of your own. With the help of our potato flakes, you can have a filling and flavorful meal on the table in minutes. Choose to top your soup with one of the topping combinations above, or create your own. We're confident that anything you combine this soup with will taste great. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you the best in all of your homemade baking adventures!
