It’s that time again – the fresh air invites you to snuggle up in a blanket and serve a hot mug of steaming soup for a delicious, nutritious meal. There is no better way to warm up and satisfy your hunger than with a hearty potato soup. In fact, potato soup is the second most searched for soup on Google Trends – after chicken soup.
While potatoes sometimes get a bad rap for being starchy, potatoes are of great value in a healthy diet when cooked in a low-fat, low-sodium environment. Potatoes are filled with potassium. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), increasing your potassium intake can lower your risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure. They’re also a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immunity, especially during the winter months. So don’t be afraid of the ordinary spinach, just make sure you cook it in such a way that it maximizes its benefits. Here are 20 healthy ways to make your potato soup. Additionally, if you’re craving a quick soup, check out our list of the 45+ best soups and chilies to make with Costco Rotisserie Chicken.
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald
Salty bacon, sauteed spring onions and fresh garlic taste this creamy white soup. The recipe recommends rust-red potatoes, but any leftover boiled potatoes will do. Garnish each dish with more spring onions and bacon, plus cheddar and a couple of Tabasco shakes to give that real baked potato a meal feel.
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The girl who ate it all
This creamy potato soup is similar to the Baked Potato Soup with the same flavor profile but more of a smooth, silky variety. The Girl Who Ate Everything shared this recipe with ETNT to allow our readers to make an easy slow cooker version of potato soup to which other vegetables can be added for a nutritional boost. Try adding the extra broccoli, but make sure you top it with the green onion, bacon, and cheese we need.
Get the recipe from The Girl Who Ate It All.
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Courtesy The Almond Eater
Do you need to feel like you are getting your green? This soup from The Almond Eater has tons of kale, red potatoes, and carrots embedded in pieces of Italian-flavored chicken.
Get the recipe from The Almond Eater.
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Fit gourmets will find
The blogger roasted the vegetables for this soup before adding the saucepan to a quick simmer. This adds an intense flavor and richness. We also love the addition of cauliflower to add a creamy, dairy-free texture. Save yourself the decadence for the toppings!
Get the recipe from Fit Foodie Finds.
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Feast at home
Who said potato soup had to be boring? Bright orange sweet potatoes are the star of this dish, while ginger, curry, and lemongrass give it a warm flavor. A touch of coconut milk ensures an excellent fullness.
Get the recipe from feasting at home.
Cooking in style
Cooking Classy brought us this version of the classic, updated to use a convenient instant pot. Simple food alarm!
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Running with a skirt
Large chunks of red potatoes are the star of this simple soup. Let this cook in your slow cooker and add the milk and cheese at the very end for an easy warm, healthy meal.
Get the recipe from Running in a Rock.
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Cookie and Kate
Sweet potatoes, vegetables and fragrant red curry form the basis of this smooth soup. The secret ingredient that makes it stand out is a little almond butter. Don’t skip the chopped tamari almonds for another umami flavor.
Get the recipe from Cookie and Kate.
The bold gourmet
Pan-fried bacon with caramelized leek, garlic and celeriac form the authentic German flavor base for this delicious soup. Daring Gourmet bases this recipe on cooking times in the Stuttgart family kitchen and makes this recipe with an international flair.
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Once upon a time there was a cook
Jenn Segal from Once Upon a Chef created this French-inspired version of potato soup as the base for many different versions. If you are unfamiliar with using leeks in recipes, there is a clear explanation and pictures at every step of the process.
Get the recipe from Once Upon a Chef.
An Italian in my kitchen
This recipe, shared by An Italian in my Kitchen, is easy to make with meat or as a vegetarian soup. This warm soup is packed with Italian flavors for a weekday meal that doesn’t require that much work.
Get the recipe from An Italian in my Kitchen.
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Natasha’s kitchen
This nutritious and warm creamy soup is conveniently packaged in a bowl. Instead of cream, the recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen calls for roux to thicken the broth. There are also plenty of suggestions for topping the dish, such as corn, pieces of bacon or sour cream.
Get the recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.
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Café enjoyment
This recipe from Cafe Delights suggests pre-cutting all of your vegetables and having a glass of wine when you start out with this simple recipe. Do we agree? Cooking time on the stove creates a creamy, thickened, ham-flavored broth. Carnations bring out the sweetness and create an autumnal feeling.
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RecipeTin Eats
RecipeTin Eats makes a soup full of broccoli and potatoes to add to the diet of a typical potato soup. It’s also a diet-friendly meal, with vegetables cooked for a creamy feel and only 400 calories for more than two cups.
Get the recipe from RecipeTin Eats.
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Potatoes USA
If you can get blue potatoes they make a stunning version of potato soup. The tubers start out with a purple hue and turn blue when cooked. This recipe from Potatoes USA uses coconut milk for a velvety texture and smoked paprika powder for a unique rich and flavorful taste.
Get the recipe from Potatoes USA.
Search for Zest
Finding Zest makes a version of potato soup with cream cheese. This decadent take on a creamy soup will delight everyone at your table with its silky texture.
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Gourmet crush
This soup is the perfect mix of a hearty potato soup and a cheesy broccoli soup. In addition, it only takes 30 minutes to prepare. The blogger uses whole milk, but you can also use low-fat milk to cut the calories. To keep your cheese from clumping, the blogger suggests tossing the cheese in flour first and then slowly adding it to the soup.
Get the recipe from Foodie Crush.
Cooking LSL
Cooking LSL has created a hearty potato soup recipe from the combination of potatoes and lentils. The blog gives us a hint on choosing the right legume. They suggest using green lentils or a mixture and only avoiding red lentils as they cook faster than the potatoes.
Get the recipe from Cooking LSL.
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Give me some oven
Gimme Some Oven shares what is considered the best potato soup recipe on this blog. This version is a crowd-pleaser and contains all the usual suspects – bacon, chicken or vegetable broth, milk and cheese – but can be thickened with sour cream or Greek yogurt if you want more creaminess without too much fat.
Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Oh my vegetables
Nutritional yeast gives this soup the cheesy taste you crave, and soy milk gives this soup the creamy depth. The author says soy milk made the creamiest soup, but feel free to experiment with your favorite milk.
Get the recipe from Oh My Veggies.
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