Soup season is here and not sure about you, but I’m always on the hunt for a quick and easy dinner my whole family loves. On a cold day I want a warm pot of soup simmering away. Potato soup has been a long time favorite over here, and this super easy 4 ingredient version couldn’t be easier for a weeknight dinner. This is a simple potato soup with a creamy texture, minimal ingredients, that just really hits the spot in winter months. It’s one of my favorite soup recipes!

Can you believe this soup only has 4 ingredients? .Now I don’t include ingredients like salt, pepper, and olive oil, and the best part is you can go crazy on the toppings if you choose. This is the absolute best potato soup recipe and the ultimate comfort food. Ready to learn how to make it?

Basic Ingredients needed for Easy Potato Soup Recipe:

• Potatoes: 
• Onions: I use leeks because they are easy to cut and add a nice flavor. Yellow onion, white onion, green onion or even red onion would be great options too.
• Broth: Either Chicken stock, chicken broth, vegetable broth, vegetable stock, or any sort of bouillon would be fine here.
• Cream Cheese: This may not be a traditional or expected ingredient but I love the use of cream cheese to add a creamy richness to the soup. You can also use heavy cream or whole milk if that’s what you have on hand.

Supplies needed for 4 Ingredient Potato Soup:

• Immersion Blender
• Large pot or soup pot
• Slotted spoon or small strainer

How to make this 4-ingredient potato soup recipe:

In a large stockpot or dutch oven sauté the leeks or onions in some olive oil over medium-low heat until soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are soft enough for a fork to go through easily. Strain out some of the chunks of potatoes and add in the cream cheese, cut into cubes. Purée the mixture until you have a creamy soup, and add the potatoes back in. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Want Loaded Baked Potato Soup?

Some of my favorite toppings for this creamy potato soup include:

• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Crispy Bacon Bits
• Dollop of Sour Cream
• Sliced green onions

What are the best potatoes to use for this recipe:

My favorite are yukon gold potatoes but you can use russet potatoes (peeled,) or red potatoes as well

What to serve with Potato Soup:

This is one of my favorite comfort foods and a bowl of loaded potato soup with a roll or piece of garlic bread feels like a main meal to me. You could also serve it with bread bowls or some sweet Italian sausage. Check out What to eat with Potato Soup HERE.

Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker?

Yes! Combine the onions or leeks, potatoes, broth, salt and pepper into your slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8. Then strain out some of the potato, add in the cream cheese in cubes, and puree the remaining soup. Add in the potato chunks and season with salt and black pepper.

Hot tip: cooking bacon as a garnish? Cook the leeks in a little of the bacon grease for a rich smoky flavor!

Ways to make this recipe your own:

• Herbs: Adding fresh or dried herbs to the onions while they cook is a great way to add extra flavor to your liking. I love rosemary and thyme with this recipe.
• Butter instead of oil: Have some good salted butter on hand? Cook your onions in that instead of oil for a richer soup.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes and Italian seasoning would all be great choices here.

Full recipe below!