Description
Creamy Irish Potato Soup is a comforting classic made with tender potatoes, onions, garlic, and rich cream. Simple, hearty, and full of traditional Irish flavor, this soup is perfect for chilly days or a cozy St. Patrick’s Day meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
- Optional: cooked bacon bits or shredded cheddar for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18–22 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth (or partially blend for a chunky texture).
- Stir in milk and heavy cream and heat gently until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley, chives, or optional toppings.
Notes
For a more traditional texture, leave some potato chunks unblended. Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version. This soup thickens as it cools—add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: irish potato soup, creamy potato soup, traditional irish soup, st patricks day soup