4 Ingredient Potato Soup

Name: 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup); 2 pounds of potatoes cut into 1 inch chunks (peel potatoes first if using Russet); 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups coconut milk; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This 4 ingredient potato soup is one of the easiest and most delicious recipes you can make. In just 30 minutes you can whip up this rich, creamy potato soup that is both gluten and dairy free. It's a healthy budget friendly, weeknight dish everyone will love

4 ingredient potato soup topped with sausage and sage leaves in white bowls.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
What Are The Best Potatoes For Soup?
What You Need To Make 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
Best Potato Soup Toppings
How To Make 4 Ingredient Potato Soup
How To Cut Potatoes For Soup
Recipe Variations
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers
What Goes Good With 4 Ingredient Potato Soup?
FAQs
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This 4 ingredient potato soup is quickly becoming a family favorite! It's hearty and creamy, yet extremely healthy and ready in under 30 minutes.

Another great thing about this recipe is that it's made with just four (yes 4!!) pantry staple ingredients! You need potatoes, an onion, milk, and broth to whip up this velvety smooth, dairy free recipe.

This healthy potato soup makes a great appetizer for the holidays, or you can add some cooked sausage, ham, or leftover chicken to turn it into a 30 minute meal. Pair with a loaf of crusty bread or buttery biscuits for a delicious weeknight meal that is kid and adult approved.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's made with just 4 ingredients
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and can be vegan
Quick and easy- ready in 30 minutes
Minimal preparation required
Rich and creamy, but still healthy
Makes a great holiday appetizer
Just add protein for a quick and healthy meal

What Are The Best Potatoes For Soup?

I've found that the best kind of potatoes for soup are waxy varieties because they don't contain as much starch. I prefer to use Yukon gold (which are semi waxy) or red bliss potatoes.

That being said, you can really use any kind of potato you have on hand to make this 4 ingredient soup.

What You Need To Make 4 Ingredient Potato Soup

ingredients for 4 ingredient potato soup labeled with black text.

Kitchen Tools:

Sharp knife
Cutting board
Large pot
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients:

Potatoes: I prefer to use a waxy variety like red bliss or Yukon gold, but any you have on hand will work
Onion: Yellow or white onions are best for cooking because they get very soft and blend easily into the soup
Broth: You can use veggie broth to keep this vegan and vegetarian, but chicken broth will also work
Coconut milk: I prefer to use coconut milk to keep this recipe completely dairy free. If you don't have coconut milk, any non-dairy milk will work as well as whole milk if you're not dairy free

Best Potato Soup Toppings

There's so many yummy options to top this 4 ingredient potato soup with! You can finish it with a light sprinkle of fresh herbs or do something more substantial like Italian sausage. Here's a full list of ideas!

Crispy tofu
Bacon bits
Shredded cheese (both dairy free or regular)
Chopped herbs
Crumbled Italian sausage
Ham
Drizzle of buffalo sauce
Chopped green onions

How To Make 4 Ingredient Potato Soup

In a 3 quart pot heat the olive oil over medium heat and add in the onions once hot. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft, being sure to stir frequently to prevent burning
While the onions are cooking, peel the potatoes (if needed) and chop them into 1 inch chunks
After the onions are soft, pour the vegetable broth into the pot and add the chunks of potatoes. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Boil for 12-14 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender
When the potatoes are soft, turn the heat off and pour the coconut milk, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper into the pot
Use an immersion blender and blend on high until the potato soup is smooth and creamy
Put the blender away and turn the stove to medium/low to reheat the soup, then serve and enjoy

sauteed onions in a silver pot with a wooden spoon. — **Sauté onions until soft**

chunks of potato on wooden cutting board. — **Chop potatoes into 1 inch chunks**

potatoes and broth in a silver pot. — **Add potatoes and broth to the pot and boil for 12-14 minutes**

healthy potato soup in a silver pot with an immersion blender. — **When potatoes are soft, add in milk and spices and blend until creamy**

How To Cut Potatoes For Soup

You'll want to cut the potatoes into equal sized chunks when boiling them for soup. If they're not cut equally then they won't cook at the same time and you may have potatoes that are too hard to blend into a creamy soup.

I recommend cutting them into 1 inch cubes because then they cook in under 15 minutes.

Recipe Variations

While I like this creamy 4 ingredient potato soup as is, here's a few ideas to customize it!

Loaded baked potato soup: Top with bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions
Add cooked Italian sausage for a boost of protein
Change up the seasoning and try adding some rosemary or thyme, or try elote seasoning or Cajun seasoning for a kick
If you want a spicy soup, pour in a few tablespoons of buffalo sauce
You can add any kind of leftover chicken, turkey, or pork to add protein and reinvent your leftovers

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers

STORING: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

REHEATING: To reheat, pour your desired amount into a microwave safe bowl with a splash of coconut milk, cover with a damp paper towel, and heat for 30 seconds at a time until warm enough.

4 ingredient potato soup topped with fresh sage, sausage, and buttered bread.

What Goes Good With 4 Ingredient Potato Soup?

If you're serving this healthy soup as an appetizer, here's a few meal ideas that pair well with it:

FAQs

Do I need to add flour to thicken potato soup?

While the base of most soups start with a roux (a mixture of flour and butter) in order to thicken it, this one relies solely on the potatoes for the creamy consistency.
There is absolutely no need for any flour in this gluten free potato soup.

Can potato soup be made ahead of time?

Sure! You can make this up to 1 day in advance and reheat the day you want to serve it. Keep in mind that it does thicken a bit as it cools so you'll need to add a splash of coconut milk or veggie broth when reheating.

Can I freeze this?

No, I do not recommend freezing 4 ingredient potato soup. Once it's defrosted after being frozen it can get a strange, grainy consistency which is unappetizing.

Expert Tips

Cut the potatoes into equal size chunks when boiling them
Use a waxy potato variety if you can
If the potatoes have thin skin there is no need to peel them
By using veggie broth this recipe will also be vegan and vegetarian
Substitute the coconut milk with any non-dairy milk
Use a high-speed blender if you don't have an immersion blender
You can make this up to 1 day in advance
The potato soup thickens as it cools so reheat with a splash of milk or broth

healthy 4 ingredient potato soup with sausage and sage in white bowls.

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