4 Ingredient Potato Soup (2024)

Key ingredients

Russet Potatoes - We found russet potatoes gave us the ideal creamy consistency and texture.

Onion - Use white or yellow onions in this recipe. Red onions may give your soup an unusual color.

Butter - Butter makes this soup creamy and delicious and we all know butter and potatoes go together like peas in a pod.

Milk - We prefer using whole or 2% milk, as the higher fat content results in a creamier soup.

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Substitutions

How to make dairy free

Replace the milk with your favorite dairy-free milk alternative. You definitely want to avoid sweetened or flavored milks.

Use an alternative butter. We like Earth Balance Vegan Butter.

If you like a cheesy soup, use a vegan cheese like Nooch It or your favorite brand.

Step 1: Add prepared potatoes and onions to large stock pot or Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes.

Step 2: Cook on medium-high heat until the potatoes are tender and fall apart when pierced with a fork. Remove from the heat and drain most of the water, leaving about a cup of water in the pan.

Step 3: Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until they start to break down but not until they are all broken down. Stir in the butter and milk, until everything is combined.

Step 4: If you don't like any large chunks of potatoes in your soup, you can use an immersion blender. Return the pot to the stove and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.

How can I make my potato soup thicker?

If you find your potato soup a little too thin, you can do two things:
1. Cook for a while longer on a gently simmer.
2. Make a slurry with ½ tablespoon of cornstarch or xanthan gum with water. Then add to your soup for the last few minutes of cook time.

How can I make my potato soup thinner?

To thin your potato soup, simply add a little more milk until your reach your desired consistency.

Best toppings

If you like a cheesy potato soup, you can stir 1 cup of cheddar cheese into the soup just before serving.

Got some leftover bacon from breakfast. Crumble up a few strips and add to your bowl.

Slice up some ham and add to your pot before serving.

Add a dollop of sour cream to your bowl to make even creamier and add a slight tangy flavor.

Chop up some green onions or chives and sprinkle on each bowl before serving.

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4 Ingredient Potato Soup

This 4 Ingredient Potato Soup recipe is creamy and incredibly simple to make. All you need is potatoes, onions, butter, and milk. I bet you already have those ingredients in your kitchen right now.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 135mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g