This Easy Potato Soup is creamy and delicious. The easiest comfort food soup you’ll ever make with only 4 ingredients needed! This luscious, delectable soup will have your family thinking it’s been simmering all day – but it only takes 30 minutes to cook!
2stripsbacon(optional - crisped then crumbled or chopped)
2green onions(optional - green parts only, chopped)
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Instructions
In a large stockpot melt the first 1 tablespoon portion of butter and saute the diced onion until tender and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Add the diced potatoes and enough water to cover the potatoes with about an inch of excess water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain off most of the water once the potatoes are tender, leaving about ½-inch of water in the pot with the potatoes. Return the sauteed onion.
Then add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper, and milk.
Gently mash the cooked potatoes.
Continue cooking on low heat for 5 minutes before serving.
Remove from heat. Top with cheese, bacon, and green onion if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Use an immersion blender for a finer potato soup consistency.
Saute the onion in bacon grease (if crisping with the soup) while the potatoes cook.
I like 2% milk best in this soup, however, 1%, skim milk, and unsweetened dairy alternatives also work exceptionally well.
To Store: My wonderful 4 ingredient potato soup will store perfectly in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
To Freeze: Did you know you can freeze soup? Transfer the soup to either a freezer-safe airtight container or a freezer-safe storage bag, and it will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months for the best quality. For best results, defrost in the fridge the night before serving to ensure it thaws properly!
To Reheat: Place the soup in a saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat and reheat until hot and bubbling. You can also place the soup into bowls, cover it with a paper towel, and microwave for 1-minute intervals until hot, stirring in between!