Description
This Healthy Potato Soup is a creamy, flavorful, and nutritious bowl of comfort made with fresh vegetables, Mediterranean spices, and a smooth blend of potatoes. It’s a quick, one-pot soup perfect for a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and light.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery sticks, peeled and chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 pounds yellow gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into ½-inch cubes
- 1 to 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped (both white and green parts)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Spices & Seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Liquids & Oils
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or unsweetened, unflavored plant-based milk)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté vegetables: In a large cooking pot set over medium-high heat, add the extra virgin olive oil. Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and cubed potatoes. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Cook the vegetables, tossing occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add the broth and simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, then reduce the heat and cover the pot partway. Allow the soup to simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked and very tender.
- Add the milk and adjust seasoning: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the milk or plant-based milk. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Use an immersion blender: Carefully use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a countertop blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, and the chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- This healthy version of classic potato soup uses fresh vegetables and aromatic Mediterranean spices, making it both flavorful and nutritious.
- The soup is quick and easy to prepare and cooks all in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.
- You can substitute plant-based milk for a dairy-free or vegan option without sacrificing creaminess.
- For a chunkier texture, blend only half the soup and leave the rest with potato pieces.
- Add toppings like crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, or croutons if you want to customize further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 178.4 kcal
- Sugar: 5.6 g
- Sodium: 661.8 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.5 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
