Description
Warm up your evening with Sunday Night Mashed Potato Soup, a creamy and comforting dish that transforms simple mashed potatoes into a velvety, flavorful meal. This easy-to-make soup uses simple pantry staples and is perfect for chilly nights, offering hearty, soul-soothing comfort food that’s family-friendly and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins and Garnishes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions or a handful of chives, chopped
- Crispy bacon bits
- Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Begin by warming butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, stir to combine with the onions and garlic, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to create a flavorful base.
- Incorporate Mashed Potatoes: Gradually add the mashed potatoes to the simmering broth, stirring well to blend smoothly. Use a whisk or immersion blender to achieve an extra-silky, lump-free texture if desired.
- Stir in Milk or Cream: Pour in your choice of milk or cream and continue cooking on low heat, stirring frequently to meld ingredients into a luscious, creamy consistency.
- Season and Add Cheese (Optional): Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. If desired, stir in shredded cheese until melted and fully integrated for added richness.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, fresh herbs, or a swirl of sour cream as preferred before serving.
Notes
- Use warm broth to help the soup combine smoothly without cold spots.
- Homemade mashed potatoes provide the best texture and flavor, but quality store-bought potatoes work well.
- Keep heat low after adding dairy to prevent curdling.
- Adjust thickness by adding more broth or milk to reach your preferred soup consistency.
- An immersion blender can be used to create a creamier, lump-free soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potato soup, comfort food, creamy potato soup, easy soup recipe, Sunday night soup, gluten free soup
