This old-fashioned potato soup is rich, creamy, and incredibly comforting. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under an hour—perfect for cold days or when you need a warm, filling meal.

🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1½ cups milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
• ½–1 tsp salt, to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

Optional toppings:

• Cooked bacon bits
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Green onions
• Sour cream

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes

1. Place diced potatoes in a pot.
2. Cover with chicken broth.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until fork-tender.

Step 2: Make the Base

1. In another pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute (this removes raw flour taste).

Step 3: Combine & Thicken

1. Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly.
2. Add cooked potatoes with some of their broth.
3. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 4: Creamy Finish

1. Mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot for thickness.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Simmer 5–10 minutes until creamy.

⭐ Pro Tips

• Mash more potatoes for thicker soup
• Leave chunks for rustic texture
• Use half-and-half for restaurant-style creaminess
• Soup thickens more as it cools

🔄 Easy Variations

• 🧀 Loaded potato soup: add cheese & bacon
• 🌿 Herb version: add thyme or parsley
• 🧄 Garlic lovers: add roasted garlic
• 🥦 Veggie boost: add broccoli or corn

🍽️ Serve With

• Crusty bread or biscuits
• Side salad
• Grilled cheese sandwich

If you want, I can also share:

• 🥔 Crockpot potato soup
• 🧀 Cheesy potato soup
• 🥓 Baked potato soup
• 🔥 Air fryer toppings idea

Just tell me 😊