Inside: Cook and eat the most delicious potato soup. This light potato soup is full of flavor but light on calories. This simple potato soup is a favorite of our family and I know you will love it too.
Years and years ago a friend served me a soup like this for lunch. I had never had a potato soup quite like this before. I LOVED it so much I asked her for the recipe and have since added to the recipe to make it our favorite light potato soup.
Light Potato Soup recipe
I call it light potato soup because it’s more of a broth base than a cream base, but it still has a hint of milk that makes it absolutely delicious.
We love love love this soup with bread. Lately we’ve been having it with sour dough. You can find my simple sour dough recipe here. It would also be so tasty with my simple yeast bread or focaccia bread.
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How to make Potato Soup
This is seriously such a simple soup. You are going to love how easy it is to make and how delicious it is to eat. Yum yum yum!!
Grab your veggies and let’s get cooking! You probably already have many of these veggies in your pantry right now.
Chop up all the veggies to small bite size pieces. Celery, carrots, onions and potatoes all go together so well!
Grab a big pot and put in all the veggies. Make sure the potatoes are small enough.
Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the veggies are just soft.
Add the thyme and some salt and pepper. Whisk in the cornstarch {or alternative} simmer for another 5 min to thicken.
Add in the milk to thin a bit and add that creamy hint. You will love this!
Enjoy your delicious soup! It’s a good one!!!
Light Potato Soup
The best potato soup in the world. The perfect mix of a broth and a cream soup.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- 2 large carrots {1 cup mini carrots}
- 3 stalks of celery
- 5 cups chicken {or veg} broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 TBS dried Thyme
- 2 cups 1% milk
- 1 TBS cornstarch to thicken {or other thickener}
Instructions
- Chop veggies to small bite size pieces
- Bring to a simmer, then simmer the veggies, potatoes and broth until the veggies are soft. {about 15 min}
- Add the Thyme and salt and pepper.
- Whisk in cornstarch and simmer to thicken. cook another 5 min.
- Finally add milk to thin just a bit and serve right away. You can add fresh parsley as a garnish if desired.
Danelle M says
I LOVE potato soup! So nice to have a light version without all that cream
Remy Cruz says
Looks delicious! Pinned on my boards. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Sarah Fuller says
Really like the idea of a lighter potato soup. I love potato soup, but always feel so stuffed with the traditional recipes with cream. This is a great alternative. Thanks for sharing.
Kim says
I absolutely love potato soups! This looks yummy and filling!
Emily says
This potato soup looks so yummy. My 11-year-old is really into soups right now, so I’ve pinned it for later! Can’t wait to try it!
Krista Rollins says
Potato Soup is one of my favorites but it is always full of cream and loaded with bacon and cheese. All of which are good but not so good for you. Love your lightened up dish Emily.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Cheryl King says
Your Potato Soup looks delish! Thank for sharing on Freedomm Fridays! HUGS
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Love potato soup! Delish ….. Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays! PInned and shared on Facebook!
Theresa Shanks says
Hi Emily…the soup is delicious but wondering if it is freezable??? Thanks!