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Homemade Potato Soup
Irene MullerIrene Muller

Homemade Potato Soup Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Potatoes have so much versatility which is proven yet again in this homemade potato soup that is great for a chilly winter's evening!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • salt and black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp parsley freshly chopped
  • 1 lt hot water
  • 150 ml cream
  • 15 ml butter
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs

Method
 

  1. In a 2 liter saucepan, heat the butter
  2. Fry the onions and garlic
  3. Add the cubed potatoes
  4. Season to taste
  5. Add the mixed herbs and chili flakes. Add the hot water
  6. Place a lid on the pot and simmer for 25 minutes
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat
  8. Decant the soup into a glass blender
  9. Blend the soup until smooth
  10. Pour the hot soup into bowls, add cream and garnish with parsley