A hearty and comforting traditional Irish potato soup made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, and leeks, perfect for a cozy meal.

Irish Potato Soup
A hearty and comforting traditional Irish potato soup made with simple ingredients like potatoes, onions, and leeks, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup leeks sliced
- 1 cup onions diced
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup milk whole
- 2 tablespoons butter
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and leeks, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot if necessary, stir in the milk, and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg
Absolutely love this recipe! So creamy and comforting. Perfect for a cold day!
I tried this soup yesterday and it was soooo good! Perfect for winter. Thanks for sharing! 😊