Tips: Make the best potato soup at home
Learn how to make the best potato soup at home with our tips.
Choose high-quality ingredients
When buying sweet potatoes, make sure they have a firm, smooth skin and a rich color. These are the signs that they are fresh and tasty. The same goes for choosing the right yellow onion. They add a savory depth of flavor to your soup, so look for firm and shiny onions without sprouts.
The quality of the butter also has a big influence on the soup. Choose a high-quality butter so that the soup is nice and creamy and smooth.
Mix in batches
If you want to puree the soup, you should work in batches with a traditional blender. If you fill the blender too much, you may end up spilling and blending unevenly. If you’re using a hand blender, you’ll need to move it around the pot to make sure all the ingredients are well blended.
Let it rest
Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to mix and the taste becomes more intense. This also prevents someone from burning their tongue on hot soup.
Enjoy our creamy potato soup
With a delicious blend of sweet potatoes, onions, and vegetable broth, this potato soup boasts sweet and earthy flavors. The milk and cream give it a fantastic creamy consistency. A creamy potato soup is just right on cold evenings or when you just need a warm dish. It only takes a few simple ingredients to make potato soup shine.
If you’re looking for a few more recipes, check out our delicious zucchini soup, stunning red pepper soup, French onion soup, or Vietnamese pho noodle soup.
Subtle sweetness of onions
Pan-frying the onions with butter releases their natural sugars and causes them to caramelize, giving them an incredible sweetness. This subtle sweetness is the perfect complement to the earthy sweet potatoes and creates a wonderful balance of flavors.
What can you serve with potato soup?
A warm bowl of potato soup becomes even more delicious with the right accompaniments. A slice of crusty bread goes well with the soup, providing a tasty crunch and a way to savor every spoonful. A crisp green salad with a zesty dressing provides a fresh contrast to the creamy soup if you prefer a different option.
You can also pair it with a charcuterie board to make it even more lavish. A selection of charcuterie, fine cheeses and pickles bring elegance to your meal and allow guests to enjoy a range of flavors and textures.
Experiment with the ingredients
Enhance the flavor of your potato soup by adding a bay leaf while cooking. The bay leaf adds a touch of flavor to the soup and highlights the flavorful broth and sweet potatoes. Be sure to remove the bay leaf before serving.
You can mix Yukon Gold potatoes with sweet potatoes for a more intense blend of flavors. You can also refine the soup with vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli. Cut and cook them along with the potatoes so that they blend into the soup without taking over the main flavor.
To experiment with flavor and texture, you can use different toppings. Crispy bacon adds a smoky crunch, while shredded cheese adds a melty texture. Green onions or chives add a touch of color and freshness.
