Description
A rich and creamy potato soup with a secret ingredient that enhances its flavor, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced (russets or Yukon Gold preferred)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (secret ingredient)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the diced potatoes, chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the broth, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then stir in minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- After cooking, stir in the cream and the secret ingredient, allowing the cheese to melt into the soup.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve hot.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm, ideally with fresh herbs and crusty bread. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: potato soup, comfort food, creamy soup