Irish Potato Soup Recipe
Irish Potato Soup is a warm, creamy and comforting dish perfect for any day. This soup is simple but full of flavor. It uses basic ingredients like potatoes, onions and cream to make a smooth, rich soup.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
- Peel and dice potatoes. Chop onions and mince garlic. Keep all vegetables ready.
Melt Butter in Pot
- Add butter to a large pot. Heat on medium until melted.
Cook Onions and Garlic
- Add onions and garlic. Stir and cook until soft and fragrant.
Add Potatoes and Broth
- Put diced potatoes into the pot. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth.
Boil and Simmer
- Bring soup to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are soft.
Blend the Soup
- Use a blender or immersion blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add Cream and Seasoning
- Pour in heavy cream. Add salt, pepper and paprika. Stir well.
Cook for 5 More Minutes
- Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Garnish and Serve
- Serve in bowls. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Add extra black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for creamy soup.
- Blend soup carefully to avoid splashes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- Leftover soup tastes even better the next day.