A simple and budget-friendly potato soup with just 4 ingredients, this soup is made on the stovetop with russet potatoes, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper.
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My family loves potatoes, especially if it’s an easy dinner. We could eat them with every meal, and there’s nothing better than an old fashioned potato soup. For this recipe, I wanted the creaminess of my favorite potato soup, but I only had a few ingredients on hand.
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ingredients
For this recipe, you’ll only need 4-ingredients: potatoes, milk, sour cream and salt/pepper. Talk about budget-friendly!
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instructions
Follow these simple instructions for a quick potato soup.
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- cut potatoes into quarters, boil, drain and mash once soft
- add sour cream and mix well
- add in milk, then return to a simmer
- season with salt and pepper to your taste preference
![potato soup with chopped green onion as garnish](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/potato-soup-34.jpg)
FAQs
how do you thicken potato soup?
To make a thick potato soup, you’ll need to make it with a butter-flour roux before adding back in the potatoes and dairy ingredients (check out our recipe for old-fashioned potato soup).
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what are the best toppings for potato soup?
The best toppings for potato soup include:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- scallions or dried chives
- diced jalapeño
- bacon bits
- crackers or croutons
![bowl of potato soup topped with green onion, salt and pepper](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/potato-soup-28.jpg)
what to do with leftovers
- Store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing is not recommended due to the dairy in the soup.
![large pot of easy potato soup](https://chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/potato-soup-46.jpg)
what to serve with potato soup
Potato soup is great served with salmon patties, salad, biscuits, or garlic bread as a side.
![chunky potato soup in a bowl](https://www.chunkyinkentucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/easypotatosoup-200x200.jpg)
Easy Potato Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
- peel and quarter your potatoes
- in a large pot, boil potatoes until fork tender, then drain
- mash potatoes (leave some lumps if you prefer)
- add in sour cream and stir, then add in the milk, salt and pepper. Continue stirring.
- place back on low heat until the soup comes to a simmer, then serve warm.
Notes
- store in the fridge for up to 3 days
- freezing is not recommended
- top with cheddar, bacon, or scallions
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