This Old Fashioned Potato Soup is a journey back to grandma’s kitchen where hearty food is made with common ingredients, and every bite tells a story.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
5poundspotatoesscrubbed, peeled, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
water
6cupswhole milk
1½teaspoonskosher saltadjust to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperadjust to taste
2tablespoonsbutteroptional
Instructions
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until they are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Carefully drain the water and return the pot with the potatoes to the stove.
Add the milk and set the heat to medium. Do not boil. Bring the milk to steaming and barely simmering at the edges of the pan, for about 10 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the butter and stir gently to melt. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe can be made with Russets, yellow, or red potatoes. I typically use whichever variety I have on hand.