Potato and Onion Soup Recipe

Learn how to make warm, comforting onion and potato soup. This classic traditional Irish recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Trust me – this soup is super easy to make. It’s one worthy of your recipe book. Onions and potatoes are ultra cheap, so this comforting and cozy dish is also very easy on your wallet.

Directions

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, add 2 teaspoons salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water; drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Mash with the sour cream and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, adding some cooking water if the potatoes seem dry.

Step 2

rde43Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and parsnips, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the thyme and 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in the mashed potatoes and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the thyme. Using an immersion blender (or a standard blender, working in batches), purée the soup. Sprinkle with additional fresh thyme, drizzle with olive oil and serve with bread, if desired.