Traditional Irish Potato Soup Recipe
A hearty soup made with potatoes and creamy goodness.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Creamy Mixture
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Vegetables
Peel and dice the Russet potatoes into small cubes. Chop the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.
Cooking the Soup
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic and Potatoes
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the diced potatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Simmer the Soup
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Finishing Touches
- 5
Blend the Soup
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, be sure to let it cool slightly before blending to avoid splatters.
- 6
Add Cream
Stir in the heavy cream to the blended soup and heat gently over low heat until warmed through.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Chop the chives and sprinkle them over the soup before serving for a fresh touch.