Cream Of Potato Soup

Cream of Potato Soup is a thick soup dish that has a rich, creamy texture. Potato is the main ingredient of the dish and it is given a smooth and thick cream base by the use of heavy cream, white sauce, milk and/or butter. The ingredients used to thicken the soup are often used in combination with each other. The soup is generally packed with additional vegetables and spices and is considered a wholesome meal in itself.

 

An average sized (100g.) serving of the soup contains about 250 calories, 11.8 grams of fat and 6 milligrams of cholesterol.

 

Cream of Potato Soup Recipe Overview

 

Ingredients Used in Preparation: Classic ingredients used in the preparation of Cream of Potato Soup include potatoes, onions, heavy cream, butter, milk, broth, bouillon, salt and pepper. Vegetables like peas, carrots, spinach, mushrooms, cauliflower, etc., are often added to the soup to make it more filling. A few recipes call for the use of fried bacon, cooked chicken, ham, etc., as well.

 

Thyme, parsley, coriander, garlic and paprika are some of the common herbs and spices added to the soup.

 

Preparation: The soup is generally a fairly easy dish to make and preparation of 3 to 4 average sized servings takes about 25 to 30 minutes. The vegetables and meats being used are first stir-fried in butter for a few minutes, mixed together with the cream, milk, butter and white sauce and the mixture is boiled for about a minute or two. The concoction thus obtained is blended and then transferred to a large pot, along with all the other ingredients. The pot is placed over direct heat and the soup is cooked till done.

 

Popular Cream of Potato Soup Recipe Variations

Although a Cream of Potato Soup is mostly prepared by following the traditional recipe, there are a few recipes that call for the use of additional vegetables, while some others require the use of meat, mostly bacon and chicken. For those who are lactose intolerant, coconut milk is used to make the dish thick and creamy. The vegan version of the soup also eliminates most of the traditional ingredients and includes coconut milk and olive oil. The low-calorie variant of the dish is made with margarine, coconut milk, light cream, skimmed milk and baked potatoes instead of fried ones.

 

Serving Suggestions

Cream of Potato Soup is often served as an appetizer, but it can also be a wholesome and filling meal in itself or a part of the main course, depending upon the ingredients used. Croutons and Parsley are popular garnish for the soup and it is often served with toasted French or Italian bread. Egg or Rice Noodles are sometimes added to the soup right before serving to make it more filling.

 

Popular Brands of Cream of Potato Soups

  • Campbell's condensed Cream of Potato soups are available in cans of different volumes (8-ounces, 10.75-ounces, 50-ounces, etc.). The soup contains Cheddar cheese and potato chunks.
  • Heinz Cream of Potato soup is essentially a condensed cream-style soup made with rough cut potatoes and available in packaging of 50-ounces each.