Description
This Creamy Potato Soup recipe combines simple, natural ingredients with plant-based cream and a natural gelling agent to deliver a smooth, rich, and comforting bowl of soup. Perfect for quick preparation in under 40 minutes, it offers a nostalgic, cozy flavor with versatile options for customization, ideal for family dinners or quiet evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids & Fats
- 4 cups natural vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
Seasonings & Additions
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Peel and dice the russet potatoes into uniform cubes for even cooking. Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic carefully to infuse aroma in the soup.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook while stirring frequently until onions are translucent and vegetables soften, releasing their natural sweetness and fragrance.
- Add the Potatoes and Broth: Add diced potatoes to the pot along with natural vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Blend the Soup: Use a hand blender or transfer batches to a blender and puree until silky smooth. Stir in the natural gelling agent to reach a velvety texture. If a chunkier texture is preferred, reserve some potato pieces and add them back now.
- Stir in Plant-Based Cream and Season: Return the blended soup to the pot and gently warm it. Slowly stir in plant-based cream while continuously mixing. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through without boiling to maintain creaminess.
Notes
- Choose russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for best creamy texture.
- Adjust broth quantity or natural gelling agent to control soup thickness.
- Season gradually with salt to avoid over-seasoning.
- Blend carefully for a smooth yet optionally textured soup.
- Keep soup warm at low temperature if serving later to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Creamy Potato Soup, Plant-Based Soup, Dairy-Free Soup, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Soup, Easy Potato Soup
