This easy and creamy Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for any day. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick to prepare and full of flavor. You can customize it with your favorite seasonings or toppings, making it as flexible as it is delicious. Enjoy this warm bowl of goodness!
Ingredients Needed
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 large russet potatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
How To Make 3 Ingredient Potato Soup
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Dice them into ½-inch pieces and add them to a large pot or cast-iron pot.
- Cook the Potatoes: Pour in the 4 cups of chicken stock and heat the pot over medium-high heat. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Blend the Soup: Once the potatoes are cooked through, turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and free of chunks. If you don’t have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly, then transfer it in batches to a countertop blender. Be cautious of splattering when blending hot soup.
- Add the Cream: Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream and mix well.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with optional toppings. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Potatoes: For the best texture and flavor, use fresh russet potatoes. Older potatoes might be too starchy and could affect the smoothness of the soup.
- Don’t Skip the Blending: Make sure to blend the soup until it’s completely smooth. This will create a creamy texture. If you don’t blend well, the soup may remain chunky and less enjoyable.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste the soup after adding the heavy cream and adjust the salt and pepper. Sometimes, a little extra seasoning can elevate the flavor.
- Choose the Right Stock: Use a good quality chicken stock for the best flavor. Low-sodium stock allows you to control the saltiness of the soup.
- Keep an Eye on the Potatoes: Don’t overcook the potatoes. They should be fork-tender but not mushy. Overcooking them could result in a thinner, less creamy soup.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Transfer leftover 3 ingredient potato soup to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay good for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: You can freeze leftover 3 ingredient potato soup for up to 3 months. After freezing, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Reheat it gently on the stove, stirring occasionally.
- Reheating: To reheat, simply warm leftover 3 ingredient potato soup on the stove over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until hot. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240 grams)
- Calories: 105
- Total Fat: 3.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Potassium: 400 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
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Julia Child 3 Ingredient Potato Soup
Description
This easy and creamy Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for any day. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s quick to prepare and full of flavor. You can customize it with your favorite seasonings or toppings, making it as flexible as it is delicious. Enjoy this warm bowl of goodness!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Dice them into ½-inch pieces and add them to a large pot or cast-iron pot.
- Cook the Potatoes: Pour in the 4 cups of chicken stock and heat the pot over medium-high heat. Bring the stock to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Blend the Soup: Once the potatoes are cooked through, turn off the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and free of chunks. If you don’t have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly, then transfer it in batches to a countertop blender. Be cautious of splattering when blending hot soup.
- Add the Cream: Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream and mix well.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with optional toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Fresh Potatoes: For the best texture and flavor, use fresh russet potatoes. Older potatoes might be too starchy and could affect the smoothness of the soup.
- Don’t Skip the Blending: Make sure to blend the soup until it’s completely smooth. This will create a creamy texture. If you don’t blend well, the soup may remain chunky and less enjoyable.
- Adjust the Seasoning: Taste the soup after adding the heavy cream and adjust the salt and pepper. Sometimes, a little extra seasoning can elevate the flavor.
- Choose the Right Stock: Use a good quality chicken stock for the best flavor. Low-sodium stock allows you to control the saltiness of the soup.
- Keep an Eye on the Potatoes: Don’t overcook the potatoes. They should be fork-tender but not mushy. Overcooking them could result in a thinner, less creamy soup.