Old-Fashioned Potato Soup
There’s nothing like a warm, hearty bowl of homemade potato soup to bring comfort on a chilly day. This classic recipe combines tender potatoes and carrots with a rich, creamy broth full of savory flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or anytime you need comfort food, this potato soup is simple to make and always hits the spot. Let’s get started and stir up something delicious!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
- ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- While onions are cooking, place diced potatoes, carrots, water, and chicken bouillon in another pot and bring to a boil. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season with ground black pepper to taste.
- Add flour to the cooked onions to make a paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and stir well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until warmed through.
- Add the potato and carrot mixture. Stir in parsley and thyme and heat through. Serve hot.