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potato soup recipe with heavy cream and chicken broth

Potato Soup Recipe with Heavy Cream and Chicken Broth

This potato soup recipe with heavy cream and chicken broth is creamy, hearty, and incredibly comforting. Perfect for cold nights or family dinners, it's made with simple ingredients and offers a rich, velvety texture topped with your favorite garnishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: DINNER, LUNCH
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings optional: shredded cheese, cooked bacon bits, green onions, sour cream

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl (for slurry)
  • Potato masher or immersion blender (optional)
  • Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx. 6 Servings)
  • Nutrient Amount
  • Calories 400
  • Sugar 4g
  • Sodium 780mg
  • Fat 22g
  • Saturated Fat 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat 7g
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 65mg
  • Carbohydrates 38g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Protein 8g

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix flour with a few tablespoons of hot soup broth to create a slurry.
  5. Stir the slurry into the soup and simmer for another 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the heavy cream and thyme, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. For a creamier texture, mash some of the potatoes or use an immersion blender.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, bacon, green onions, or sour cream.

Notes

For a smoother soup, blend fully using an immersion blender.
Adjust salt and pepper after adding cream to balance richness.
Add cooked sausage or corn for a twist on the classic version.
Soup thickens more as it cools—add a splash of broth to reheat leftovers.