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Potato Soup

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Potato soup with parsley and herbs made warm and comforting. A simple Let’s Veg recipe perfect for cozy homemade meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 161
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Optional: ½ cup milk or cream

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until potatoes are very tender.
  6. Lightly mash some potatoes in the pot for body, or leave chunky.
  7. Stir in milk or cream if using.
  8. Finish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 668mgPotassium: 646mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 667IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Blend partially for a creamier texture
Add leeks for extra depth
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days

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