I am always amazed at how good onion and garlic sautéing in a little butter smell. Not only is this the start to almost every incredible recipe, but its enticing aroma permeates the whole house and makes people wonder just what delicious magic you’re brewing up.
I can’t even remember how many times Mike has come home when I’m sautéing onions and garlic and said wow, it smells great in here…what are you making? It’s almost embarrassing to say that it’s just onion and garlic, lol.
This soup highlights the flavor of sautéed onion and garlic, and pairs that with creamy potato and a sprinkle of fresh thyme to brighten everything up. It’s a winter cure-all, really.
Creamy Potato Onion Soup
Serves 4 to 6
3 medium (about 1 lb) potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk (I used 2%)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 medium onions, diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
2 cups water
1 chicken or vegetable bouillon cube
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch; heat over medium to medium high heat until the water boils, then turn the heat down to medium-low and cook the potatoes just until fork-tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain potatoes and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour and milk and set aside.
Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; when the butter is melted, add the onion and cook until soft and just starting to brown, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and thyme and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly; add the water, bouillon cube, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add the milk/flour mixture and bring up to a boil, whisking frequently. Once boiling, cook 1 minute, whisking constantly, then turn off heat and stir in the potatoes.
Use a potato masher to mash a few of the potatoes in the soup (if you want a completely smooth soup without any pieces of potato you can puree the soup using a blender, food processor, or immersion blender). Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as desired; serve.
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Soup looks delicious n fab pics ….
A wonderful soup! I’d love a bowl right now…
Cheers,
Rosa
Sometimes simple recipes are a winner…and this one is for sure! Love the creamy texture and lovely flavor.
You spell comfort food POTATO. This soup would keep me content for a long time.
This sounds great—I, too, am a big fan of the onions/garlic in butter smell. It’s really creating the perfect flavor foundation for so many things!
I agree! Such an awesome smell. And potato soup is so warm and comforting- one of my favorite meals
This soup looks so comforting for the cold winter. Love the combination of flavours :)
That soup is perfect for our cold nights!
This looks sooo good–potato soup is my fav!
Potato soup is an ultimate comfort food for me. This looks just like the potato soup my mom used to make when I was a kid- delicious! :)
Ooooh, this looks wonderful. So perfect for a cold winter night! And I agree on the onion/garlic thing!
I love soup, and what could be better than potato !!
Simple ingredients make a perfect soup! Beautiful photos.
I love potato soups and this sounds like a delicious version!
That is a beautiful soup Faith. I totally agree about the aroma from onion and garlic – magical all on it’s own. What a great idea!
What a comforting soup! Love the potato chunks in the soup too.
Soup sounds so good right now, we are expecting a really, really cold front soon, so I’m definitely going to make some soups!
Dear Faith, this soup looks creamy and delicious! It is a perfect comforting dish for chillier days! Blessings, Catherine & Tammy
Dear Faith, this soup looks creamy and delicious! It is a perfect comforting dish for chillier days! Blessings, Catherine
Yum Yum :) I love onion soup but i never thought of mixing it with potatoes hehe very comforting!
This soup sounds incredibly delicious… I will be trying this cramy goodness out very soon!
**creamy not cramy LOL
This cream soup looks extremely yummy!!!.
Thanks for sharing, I have to try this.
Love from Spain
Marialuisa
I am with you on the amazing aroma of onion and garlic sautéing, one of my most favored food experiences :) This is a beautiful soup and potato is always a favorite, but you have dressed up these flavors nicely!
Sauteeing is such a happy activity =)
I will credit the joy to the aroma of garlic and onion. Even during my pregnant days when a lot of people like me would frown at the smell of onions and garlic…I’d still love it. Brings back memories with my mom in the kitchen, back when i was still in pigtails and jumpers. Oh, how I miss onion soup…it’s nice to finally get hold of the perfect recipe. Thanks!
sauteing garlic and onion are SO aromatic! they have the incredible power to make my mouth immediately begin to water. :)
I love your writing style and your recipe ideas are just brilliantly fresh. I suddenly find myself craving them.