Best Ever Creamy Soup - A Delicious and Comforting Meal

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Best Ever Creamy Soup - A Delicious and Comforting Meal
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 18, 2024

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Ever Creamy Soup recipe. This rich and velvety soup is packed with flavor, making it the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold day. With a combination of fresh ingredients and a smooth, creamy base, this soup is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling cozy and content. It's easy to make and will become your go-to recipe for creamy soups. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or main course, this Best Ever Creamy Soup is guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
  4. Add the cubed potatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
  6. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Heat the soup over low heat until warmed through.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Creamy soups have been a popular dish in American cuisine for centuries.
  • The addition of heavy cream gives this soup its rich and velvety texture.
  • Soup is often seen as a comfort food and can be enjoyed year-round.
  • Garnishing the soup with fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.