Everybody loves a good bowl of soup now and then. There are so many recipes to choose from. To help with the decision I've created this basic version with suggestions for making it your own. All you have to do is add a few of your favorite ingredients. You could actually have a different version every week.
Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
4 large russet potatoes
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups (1 can) chicken broth
¼ teaspoon oregano, dried
½ cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat oil in medium large pot on high heat. Add potatoes and onions and cook about 3 minutes, flip potatoes and cook another minute until slightly golden.
Reduce heat to medium and add broth and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until potatoes are tender. Add milk and cook another 5 minutes.
Make it your own
Ways to thicken the soup:
Use heavy cream to replace milk or for a skinny version use 1% milk
Make a beurre manie and stir it into the potatoes before adding the broth. If the soup becomes too thick, thin it with additional milk or chicken broth
For the beurre manie, melt 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave and add 2 tablespoons flour.
Ways to add flavor
For a richer version use beef broth to replace chicken broth
Add 2 cloves minced garlic after frying the potatoes before adding the broth
Optional toppings:
2 tablespoons crumbled bacon
1/2 cup shredded or crumbled cheese such as Cheddar, Gouda, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, or Swiss
Chives
Dollop of sour cream
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