Name: recipe creamy rustic potato soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800g (2 lb) Potatoes, peeled and diced: Russet or Yukon Gold recommended.; 150g (5 oz) Onion, finely chopped: Yellow or white onions work best.; 150g (5 oz) Carrots, diced: Adds sweetness and color.; 80g (3 oz) Celery Stalks, diced: Contributes savory flavor.; 3 Cloves Garlic, minced: Essential for aromatic flavor.; 30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Provides richness.; 1 L (4 cups) Vegetable Broth: Forms the liquid base.; 250ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Adds luxurious creaminess.; 120ml (½ cup) Milk: Balances the richness.; 1 tsp Dried Thyme: Adds warm, earthy flavor.; Salt and Pepper to taste: Season to your liking.; 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream (for swirl): For the flavorful swirl.; 1 Roasted Garlic Clove, mashed: Mellows the garlic flavor.; ½ tsp Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky flavor and color.; 1 tbsp Olive Oil: For crisping sage.; 4 Fresh Sage Leaves: Fragrant garnish.; 1 tbsp Chopped Chives (optional): Fresh, oniony flavor.

Description

This Rustic Potato Soup with Smoked Paprika Garlic Cream Swirl is a creamy and comforting classic elevated with smoky paprika and roasted garlic. It’s a perfect hug in a bowl for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

800g (2 lb) Potatoes, peeled and diced: Russet or Yukon Gold recommended.
150g (5 oz) Onion, finely chopped: Yellow or white onions work best.
150g (5 oz) Carrots, diced: Adds sweetness and color.
80g (3 oz) Celery Stalks, diced: Contributes savory flavor.
3 Cloves Garlic, minced: Essential for aromatic flavor.
30g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter: Provides richness.
1 L (4 cups) Vegetable Broth: Forms the liquid base.
250ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Adds luxurious creaminess.
120ml (½ cup) Milk: Balances the richness.
1 tsp Dried Thyme: Adds warm, earthy flavor.
Salt and Pepper to taste: Season to your liking.
120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream (for swirl): For the flavorful swirl.
1 Roasted Garlic Clove, mashed: Mellows the garlic flavor.
½ tsp Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky flavor and color.
1 tbsp Olive Oil: For crisping sage.
4 Fresh Sage Leaves: Fragrant garnish.
1 tbsp Chopped Chives (optional): Fresh, oniony flavor.

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Instructions

Prep Vegetables: Dice potatoes, chop onion, dice carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
Simmer Soup: Add potatoes, thyme, and broth; simmer until potatoes are tender.
Blend Soup: Blend with an immersion blender, leaving some chunks for texture.
Enrich with Dairy: Stir in milk and cream; heat gently and season.
Prepare Swirl: Heat cream, whisk in garlic, paprika, and salt; simmer until thickened.
Crisp Sage: Fry sage leaves in oil until crisp.
Plate & Garnish: Ladle soup, swirl in cream, and garnish with sage and chives.

Notes

For optimal flavor, prepare the swirl and crisp the sage just before serving. Adjust seasoning to your preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg