simple creamy potato soup
September 29, 2011 This is the year I’m going to stick to my goal of making more soup.
I had high hopes last year, but things just didn’t pan out.
I’m definitely guilty of buying more prepared soup than I make. Just like cooking your own beans, making soup is a great money saver. The taste difference is also incomparable. My main reason for not making soup, was intimidation. That stops now!
I’m heading home to Cleveland this Sunday, and have been trying to get meals prepped + in the freezer, for Chris to chow down on while I’m away. He’s been extremely busy at work, so I thought this would help him out in the evenings.
There were 2lbs of potatoes on my counter, staring me down, from our latest veggie box. That’s 2lbs of potatoes I didn’t want to go bad. So it was decided, they would all be used in this soup.
The inspiration for this soup, was a creamy garlic + kale soup, I enjoyed last weekend at Tasty Harmony. Their soups never disappoint. It was thick + creamy, with the perfect amount of garlic and flavor. It was simple.
So where do the potatoes come into play?
Their version they did not utilize them, but in my version, the potatoes are used to produce the creaminess.
And boy did that ever work out well.
The soup was seasoned simply with thyme, sage, garlic, salt + pepper.
Chopped kale was added, but not an overwhelming amount. I didn’t want the texture to become too chewy.
A sprinkle of smoked paprika on top, made this bowl complete.
Creamy Herbed Potato + Kale Soup [gf/vegan - serves 6-8]
- 6c vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1T + 1t garlic, minced
- 2lbs potatoes [fingerling/yukon gold/russet], chopped
- 2t fresh thyme
- 1.5t dried sage
- 2T sunflower oil
- 2c kale, finely chopped
- salt + pepper to taste
- smoked paprika + thyme to garnish
- Heat the oil in a large pot, over medium heat + add the onion once hot.
- Stir every minute or so, until soft + lightly golden. ~6-8min
- Stir in garlic for 30sec and then add broth, thyme, sage + pepper and bring to a boil.
- Add chopped potatoes, bring back to a boil, cover + reduce heat to simmer for about 20min.
- Carefully, using a hand immersion blender, partially puree your soup to desired consistency.
- Stir in chopped kale, desired amount of salt, more pepper if needed, and simmer for 10min.
- Serve + garnish with a sprinkle of thyme + smoked paprika.
*You can use broccoli/spinach/cauliflower/etc instead of kale.
*I used no sodium added vegetable bouillon cubes [great money saver!!] and ended up adding 3/4-1t salt overall.
*If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a blender or food processor to partially puree the soup. Add about 3/4 of the soup and blend until smooth and then return to the pot. Use extreme caution when blending hot liquids!
You can completely puree your soup if you would like, but I chose to leave some large pieces of potato for added texture.
While this recipe is free of cheese, milk, or cream, you are more than welcome to broil freshly grated cheddar on top.
In fact, it is highly recommended.
Here’s to soup and Fridays!
Ashley
Reader Comments (61)
The recipe is great and so are the photos! Job well done, Ashley!
I love the vertical semi-cropped overhead shot and the last one...all broiled up. yum!
Yessss! Bring on the soup recipes! This one looks awesome. I think I might have a new-found love with potatoes.
That looks beautiful, and reminds me of the potato soup my mom used to make when we'd go hunting for Christmas trees. Except in your version, nobody died. Like that pig. ;)
This soup looks so good! I love that it's creamy without having any cream - definitely going to try this soon!
Mmmm... I love potato soup! The broiled cheddar is a must!
Oh man, this soup looks so good! Sounds perfect for a chilly Friday night :)
I've made so much soup this year already. I can't wait to try more!
Yum! I love the addition of kale and paprika, looks perfect :)
Oooh yes! The weather is due to be absolutely miserable here this weekend which can only mean one thing... soup time!! :)
Yum!!! This looks like a recipe for next week. Were suppose to get rain and this will be perfect in cold rainy weather!
This recipe looks like a winner for me! I am really getting into the soup season as the temps are getting chilly here.
Yay for soup!
I love using potatoes to make creamy soups. You get the same thickness but don't feel laden down by heavy cream.
I love making my own soup! Only problem is that I generally have to buy stock to put in it, otherwise it's bland, and that gets expensive fast. I need to find a recipe for a good veggie broth. :)
Oh man, the cheese on top of that just TOTALLY made the dish!
Potato soup is so good and something I definitely do not have often enough...
I am not a big soup eater but I think it is because I live in Texas (AKA: Hades) and it never gets cold enough for soup. Ever.
ohh broiling soup with cheese on top. I've never thought of that but it looks amazing. I usually just sprinkle cheese and let it melt but broiling it is clearly a better decision. I'm so intimidated by soups too but they are sort of hard to mess up I think!
I have a goal to EAT more soup this year. After all, it is good for the soul. I have this perception that it won't be filling, but with soups like this there's just no way it can be true.
Looks like some awesome comfort food! Yum! Sometimes I forget about soup. But it's such a filling, warming, inexpensive way to eat in winter. Thanks for the reminder!
ohh soup. i love soup. so easy and delicious! its one of the best things about fall and winter. this looks really good ashley! I have a ton of potatoes in the garden and herbs are still fresh, need to use them before the frost comes :)
Yum!! I love soups in the fall.
I'm so happy soup season is here. :-)
I've never been a soup lover, mainly because the soup I drink at home is incredibly watery. However, broiled cheese on top of soup? I might just be a convert yet ;)
This looks delicious! I am adding this to my list of recipes to make for next week:)
I made a potato soup last weekend and until I pureed 1/2 of it, I was worried it wouldn't be creamy enough. Wow. I had no idea pureeing the soup would make it SO creamy and amazing!!! Can't wait to try your version :)
We have a restaurant here that always features what we call the Cream of Something soup. They may call it cauliflower or celery or whatever, but they all have the same, unappetizing grey colour.
This potato soup looks wonderful. Love being able to have cream soup without the cream.
This looks like a great comfort food...perfect for the cooler temps! Happy Friday! Have a great weekend! :)
soups are my favorite thing to make- hands down. they're a great way to use up extra veggies.
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I just made a soup like this on my blog! But this looks fabulous! Making stuff yourself really does save money, doesn't it? You never cease to amaze, Ashley!
I read this post, and immediately went to D2D and set up an account. I'd been meaning to for awhile, and I can't wait to get my first box this week! It'll have 'taters, too, so I might just have to make this soup!
Nice use of kale. Yes- beans, soups, dressings...that's what I'm currently working on to make more of from scratch. You are right, no comparison!
Hi Ashley,
Yummmm this looks great!! My sister and I are visiting Fort Collins next year. Can you recommend some places to eat and a coffee shop? Also anything else that is a must do! Thanks so much! I live in Telluride, CO and look forward to a Fort Collins visit - never been and heard great things about it. Peace and Light
This recipe looks fantastic! I'm going to have to make this, especially since it's starting to get chilly out now. :D
Definitely just head to Old Town [downtown]. There are a lot of great places to eat, grab coffee, and shop. Shopping - White Balcony, The Cupboard, shops in Old Town Square Food - Tasty Harmony, Crown Pub, La Luz, Walrus [for amazing ice cream], Enzios, La Creperie, Snooze - Coffee - The Bean Cycle, Cafe Ardour Have fun!!
And so much cheaper!! :)
That's awesome! Try using "edibleperspective" for a coupon code! Hopefully it still works!
Yes!! SO much money...and it always tastes better too. :)
Whoa. I am ALL over that!! Thanks for passing along. :)
I'm glad my soup looks appetizing, haha!!
I was worried too!! But I actually had to add liquid to it, when we ate it the next day!
I hope you like it!
Awesome way to use up herbs, and you can really use any that you want!
Yes,definite comfort meal! :)
Ohh yah...broiling is amazing!
I've been buying the no-salt added veggie bouillon cubes lately. It's waaay more economical than buying the cartons and tastes great too!
I'm pretty sure you would love it!!
Thanks Averie! Much appreciated. :)
sweet potato kale soup is one of my all time favorite soup recipes so i'm beyond excited to try this white potato version! great recipe ash!
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Made this last night for dinner and my goodness it was delicious! my hubby made himself sick eating so much :)
Woohoo!!! Glad you enjoyed, but sorry the husband was so stuFFed, hehe.