Description
This comforting Potato Soup without Bacon is a creamy, flavorful dish perfect for a cozy meal. Made with simple ingredients like russet potatoes, onions, celery, carrot, and a touch of plain yogurt for creaminess, it offers a delicious alternative to traditional bacon-laden potato soups. The soup is gently cooked on the stovetop and mashed to a satisfying texture, making it ideal for a wholesome family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1/2 small-medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 large carrot, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 3-4 medium-large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 – 1 inch cubes (about 3.5 – 4 cups)
Dairy & Broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 3 cups milk (or water)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (4 tablespoons)
Seasoning
- 2 pinches of salt (generous)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes until the onion starts to turn translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the chopped celery and carrot, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to soften and meld the flavors.
- Add Potatoes and Liquids: Add the peeled and cubed potatoes, salt, vegetable broth, and milk to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Potatoes: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the soup simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and soft.
- Mash and Finish: Using the back of a spatula, mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot to create a creamy texture with some chunks remaining. Remove the pot from heat, stir in the plain yogurt to add creaminess, then serve hot.
Notes
- This potato soup is a delicious bacon-free alternative that still delivers rich, comforting flavors.
- You can substitute milk with water or a plant-based milk for a lighter version.
- For a thicker soup, mash more of the potatoes or use an immersion blender briefly.
- Adjust salt to taste depending on the broth used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 609 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
