Description
A comforting and easy-to-make potato soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 6 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion. Cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In another pot, place diced potatoes, carrots, water, and chicken bouillon. Bring to a boil and cook until the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes. Add ground black pepper to taste.
- Add flour to the cooked onions to create a paste. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while stirring until everything is combined and warmed through.
- Add the potato and carrot mixture. Stir in the parsley and thyme. Heat everything until warm.
- Serve hot, preferably with crusty bread.
Notes
For a creamier soup, increase the milk. You can also add vegetables or bacon for extra flavor.