Description
Indulge in a bowl of this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Potato Soup, where tender potatoes meet aromatic garlic and rich Parmesan for an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for cozy nights or as an impressive starter for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 6–8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4–5 medium starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds), peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half (or heavy cream)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
- Pinch of dried thyme
- Tiny grating of fresh nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Peel and dice your potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Finely chop your onion, celery, and carrots. Mince your garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 7-10 minutes until softened.
- Infuse with Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Add salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend for Creaminess: Use an immersion blender to blend until desired consistency, leaving some small potato chunks. Alternatively, blend in batches using a standard blender.
- Stir in Dairy and Parmesan: Reduce heat to low and stir in milk and half-and-half. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Introduce the Savory Flavor Boost: Stir in Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Adjust seasoning one last time. Heat through gently without boiling. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: For a deeper garlic flavor, consider roasting a head of garlic before adding it to the soup. Be mindful of the heat after adding dairy to avoid curdling.