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Creamy Cozy Irish Potato Soup

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A warm and comforting Irish potato soup with a velvety texture, tender potatoes, and a hint of fresh thyme. Perfect for cozy evenings and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 lbs / 900 g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz / 950 ml) chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) heavy cream (can substitute with half-and-half or coconut milk)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the potatoes into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. This should take about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent—about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, but do not let it brown.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and 4 cups (32 fl oz) of broth. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
  4. Stir in fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Using an immersion blender, puree about half of the soup in the pot to create a creamy base while keeping some potato chunks for texture. If using a countertop blender, blend half the soup in batches and return to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and warm through on low heat for 5 minutes. Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
  7. Taste again and adjust seasoning if necessary. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or green onions.

Notes

Do not brown onions to avoid bitterness. Partial blending keeps texture interesting. Add cream last and warm gently to prevent curdling. Use fresh thyme for authentic flavor. Soup stores well in fridge for 3-4 days and freezes nicely. Reheat gently and add fresh herbs at serving.

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