Homemade Potato Soup Recipe

A bowl of creamy soup with vegetables, on a table with a spoon and checkered cloth.

4.50 from 18 votes

This Homemade Potato Soup recipe is very similar to the classic recipe my mom used with the addition of evaporated milk for a creamy base.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Keri

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Celery diced
1 cup Carrot sliced
1 cup Onion diced
4 cups Potatoes peeled and diced
¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Salt to taste
½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
4 cups Chicken Broth water can be used
1 can Evaporated Milk
1 cup Milk
Parsley chopped

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Stir.
4 tablespoons Butter, 1 cup Celery, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Carrot
Add the seasonings and cook for a few minutes.
¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Next, add the potatoes to the pot and stir well. Add another layer of salt and pepper if desired. Stir and cook a minute. The onions should be starting to turn translucent.
4 cups Potatoes
Add the chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook until potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
4 cups Chicken Broth
Once the potatoes and carrots are done, add the evaporated milk and regular milk. Stir and cook until milk is heated. Sample and adjust seasoning if needed.
1 can Evaporated Milk, 1 cup Milk
Add 1 tablespoon or so of chopped parsley if you wish. Serve.
Parsley

Notes

4 cups of diced potatoes is about 4 to 6 potatoes. I use russet potatoes.

Using the evaporated milk creates a nice creamy base to this soup. You could also just use plain milk, or half 'n half.

Fresh parsley adds a nice touch of freshness. Green onions are also a great topping.

I like to add the salt and pepper in layers as I add ingredients. I find it works better then trying to adjust the seasoning only when getting ready to serve.

Serve with some shredded cheese on top if you like.

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