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Easy Kid Friendly Potato Soup

A creamy and comforting potato soup that kids will love, packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Check for gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup milk Can substitute with cream or dairy alternatives
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese Optional
  • bacon bits Optional
  • chives Optional

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer it in batches to a blender.
  4. Stir in the milk and season with salt and pepper. Heat through.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve Easy Kid Friendly Potato Soup in bowls while it’s still hot. Add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, sauté onions and garlic well. You can add carrots or celery for extra nutrition. For texture, blend the soup until smooth, especially for kids. If desired, add cooked ham or chicken for extra protein, or leafy greens like spinach or kale before blending.