Irish Potato Soup Recipe
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this traditional Irish Potato Soup, a timeless recipe that's perfect for any occasion. This hearty Irish classic combines simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, butter and milk to create a velvety and flavorful soup.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 lb russet potatoes peeled, diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1 onion diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tbsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cups broth
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 3 sliced bacon
Instructions
- Melt butter in a heavy pot. Then add the potatoes, onion and green onions. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and allow it to sweat on a gentle heat for about 10 minutes
- Season potatoes with salt, pepper and thyme (or herb of choice). Add broth and bay leaves. Stir well and cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until veggies are soft
- Remove bay leaves. Using an emersion blender pureé the soup to a consistency of choice. Use milk to thin the soup as needed. Taste to adjust seasoning
- Serve creamy potato soup with crispy bacon and fresh green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg