Pin A creamy comforting winter soup loaded with tender baked potatoes savory aromatics and smoky toppings. Easily adapted for a delicious vegan version.
I first made this soup after a snowy day when everyone wanted something warm and hearty. The blend of baked potatoes gives it an irresistible flavor and makes every bite nostalgic.
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Ingredients
- Potatoes: 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs) russet potatoes (about 4 large) scrubbed
- Aromatics: 2 tbsp olive oil (or vegan butter) 1 medium yellow onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced
- Soup Base: 4 cups (1 liter) low-sodium vegetable broth 1 ½ cups (360 ml) whole milk or unsweetened plant milk ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or vegan sour cream ½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar or vegan cheese ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp dried thyme Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toppings (Optional for serving): 4 tbsp chopped chives or scallions ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon or vegan bacon bits Extra cheese or vegan cheese Extra sour cream or vegan sour cream
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Instructions
- Bake Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) Prick potatoes with a fork place on a baking sheet and bake for 4555 minutes until forktender. Let cool slightly then peel and roughly mash.
- Sauté Aromatics:
- While potatoes bake heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic cook 1 minute more.
- Build Soup Base:
- Add mashed baked potatoes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer stirring well to combine.
- Add Dairy and Spices:
- Add milk sour cream cheese smoked paprika thyme salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy. Simmer 510 minutes stirring frequently. Adjust consistency with more broth or milk if desired.
- Blend (Optional):
- Taste and adjust seasoning. For extrasmooth soup use an immersion blender to blend partially or fully.
- Serve:
- Serve hot garnished with chives bacon or vegan bacon extra cheese and sour cream as desired.
Pin This soup became a family favorite during holiday gatherings especially when served with fresh bread. Everyone loves building their own bowl with different toppings.
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Required Tools
Oven Baking sheet Large pot Potato masher Immersion blender (optional) Ladle
Allergen Information
Contains milk and cheese (dairy) use plantbased alternatives for a vegan and dairyfree soup. Contains alliums. Check labels on plantbased products for soy or nut allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 355 Total Fat 11 g Carbohydrates 54 g Protein 9 g
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This soup is perfect for warming up on a chilly evening and makes delicious leftovers the next day. Enjoy customizing each bowl with your favorite toppings.
Recipe Questions
- → Can I make this soup vegan?
Yes, by using plant-based milk, vegan sour cream, and vegan cheese, you can easily create a delicious vegan version without sacrificing creaminess.
- → What type of potatoes work best?
Russet potatoes are ideal due to their starchy texture, which creates a smooth, creamy base when baked and mashed.
- → How can I enhance the smoky flavor?
Smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky note, and topping the soup with bacon or vegan bacon bits intensifies this flavor effectively.
- → Is it possible to adjust the thickness?
Yes, adjust the consistency by adding more vegetable broth or milk during simmering, blending partially or fully for a smoother texture.
- → What equipment do I need to prepare this dish?
An oven for baking potatoes, a large pot for cooking aromatics and simmering, a potato masher, and optionally an immersion blender for smooth texture are recommended.
- → Can I add other vegetables to the soup?
Sautéed mushrooms or roasted garlic can be added for additional layers of flavor and depth.
