Description
A warm and comforting potato soup enriched with cream cheese, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker texture.
- Stir in the cream cheese and milk until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg