Description
This Creamy Irish Potato Soup is rich, hearty, and full of comforting flavors. Tender potatoes, leeks, and onions are simmered in a creamy broth, creating the perfect soup for chilly days or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
- Optional: cooked bacon bits for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, onions, and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add diced potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth, or leave slightly chunky if preferred.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Heat through without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives or parsley and optional bacon bits.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or smoked paprika. You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version. Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Irish potato soup, creamy potato soup, leek potato soup, St Patrick’s Day soup
