Irish Potato Soup
A warm and comforting Irish Potato Soup featuring creamy potatoes, leeks, and onions, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and leeks in a bit of oil until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives or parsley.
Notes
Choose starchy potatoes for a creamier texture. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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