Description
A creamy and comforting Irish potato soup perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.
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Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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