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Irish Potato Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Comforting Warm Soup for Cold Days

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A cozy and comforting Irish potato soup recipe featuring creamy texture, tender potato chunks, and subtle herb notes, perfect for cold days and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (960ml) chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (can substitute coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Green onions or chives for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. This step typically takes about 10 minutes.
  2. Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Stir gently to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Stir in the thyme. Remove about half of the soup and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half and warm through for 5 minutes without boiling. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or chives and bacon bits if using. Serve hot.

Notes

Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a buttery texture and firm creaminess. Blend only half the soup to keep a satisfying chunkiness. Season gradually to avoid over-salting. For a smoky twist, add crispy bacon bits as garnish. To keep it vegetarian or vegan, use vegetable broth and coconut or cashew cream. Soup thickens upon standing; add broth or water if too thick when reheating.

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