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sweet onion potato soup

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Elizabeth33 avatar
Updated on Nov 22, 2024

Raising children on a dime led me to be frugal in the kitchen. So I came up with this warm and nutritious soup that met with everyone's approval and continues to be a family favorite bringing back fond memories.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Warm, comforting, and full of flavor, this isn't your typical potato soup. It's a thick and rich potato soup that's taken to another level with sweet onions. The onion flavor is very strong so if you're not a fan of onions this recipe may not be for you. We served ours with slices of sourdough bread. A delicious meal on a cold day.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large Russet potatoes
  • 2 large red onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup half and half, divided
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • dash ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon died oregano
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 stalks spring onions, chopped

How To Make sweet onion potato soup

  • Peel and dice potatoes.
    Step 1
    Peel and dice potatoes.
  • Peel and dice onions.
    Step 2
    Peel and dice onions.
  • Add potatoes and onions to a pot of water.
    Step 3
    Add both to a soup pot. Cover with water.
  • Cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes and onions are soft.
    Step 4
    Cook on medium heat for about 25 minutes or until both onions and potatoes are soft.
  • Add butter and flour to a skillet.
    Step 5
    To prepare the roux, warm a cast iron skillet with 2 Tbsp of butter. When hot, sprinkle 2 Tbsp of all-purpose flour into the skillet. Don't stir until lightly brown.
  • Whisk in half and half.
    Step 6
    Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of half and half.
  • Add seasonings.
    Step 7
    Whisk in seasoning.
  • Add the roux.
    Step 8
    Add the roux to the soup pot.
  • Stir in the chicken broth.
    Step 9
    Slowly stir in chicken broth.
  • Add the remaining half and half.
    Step 10
    Then add the remaining half and half and bring to a simmer.
  • Serve with green onions on top.
    Step 11
    Serve with green onions on top.
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Category: Cream Soups
Collection: Soup's On!
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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