Choosing the right potatoes is the first step in learning how to make potato soup.
Choosing the right potatoes is the first step in learning how to make potato soup.
Read on for descriptions of the best potatoes for soup and the types that are best for different recipes.
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Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Thepotatoes are donewhen a fork or the tip of a sharp knife can be easily inserted and removed.
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Drain them in a colander.
Step 2: Blend Potatoes
Reserve a cupful of cooked potatoes to give the soup texture.
Puree the remaining potatoes with broth in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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This acts as a thickener for the soup.
Step 3: Make the Cream Base
Melt butterin a saucepan.
Stir in flour and seasonings.
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Whisk in the milk until smooth.
Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the base is slightly thickened and bubbly.
Continue cooking and stirring for another minute to develop a rich, creamy flavor.
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Cook the soup until heated and adjust the seasonings.
If a thinner soup is desired, stir in a little more milk or half-and-half.
Once it’s cooled, transfer the creamy potato soup to an airtightstorage containerlabeled with the date.
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Potato soup will laststored in the fridgefor 3-4 days.
We recommend reheating the soup slowly in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Best Potatoes for Soup
Here are the most common varieties of potatoes to use for soup recipes.
you could’t tophomemade sourdough breadfor a perfect accompaniment to a creamy potato soup.
For a more crunchy companion, make somefresh-from-the-oven croutons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keeping the skins on the potatoes will help prevent them from getting mushy.
Instead of waiting until you’re done cooking to flavor your soup, add salt throughout the cooking process.
This should bring out the flavors of the other ingredients and make your soup taste delicious.
You could also try adding additional ingredients, like cheese or sour cream.
This will impact the texture and cause your soup to turn to mush.
Overcooking the potatoes specifically will cause them to become wrinkled or crumble to pieces.
