Description
A rich and velvety creamy potato soup made with tender potatoes, carrots, and a luxurious white sauce – the ultimate comfort food trend of 2025 that combines rustic simplicity with restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced Russet potatoes (about 2 large, ~2 lbs) – Yukon Gold works well
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 large)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base (or turkey)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups whole milk
- Optional garnishes: shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, parsley
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes and carrots. Add with garlic to stock pot.
- Pour in water to just cover vegetables. Stir in bouillon, parsley, and salt.
- Bring to boil, then simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mash to desired consistency or blend for smoother soup.
- In a separate pot, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper to make roux. Cook 1-3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and thickened. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir white sauce into potato mixture until fully combined.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with optional garnishes.
Notes
Add milk gradually when making white sauce to prevent lumps. Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally creamier texture. Soup thickens as it cools; add warm milk when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy potato soup, comfort food soup, potato soup recipe, 2025 food trend, hearty soup