Old Fashioned Potato Soup

A bowl of potato soup on a wooden tabletop with a grey and white tea towel.

4.93 from 14 votes

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

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

5 pounds potatoes scrubbed, peeled, and chopped into 1-inch pieces
water
6 cups whole milk
1½ teaspoons kosher salt adjust to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
2 tablespoons butter optional

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.

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