The Easiest Potato Soup
The weather has been glorious here in South Florida… 50’s at night and 70’s during the day. This type of weather always makes me crave soup and other cold weather fare. This recipe is one of my absolutely favorite potato soups. Its different than the usual as the potatoes are not pureed and there is no cream. A generous squeeze of lemon and sour cream give it a wonderful tangy flavor, and grated carrot give it a lovely color. Last but not least… its very frugal, quick cooking and fairly healthy! 
Lemony Potato Soup Recipe
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and grated with the large holes of a box grater
1 onion, finely diced
1 box (48 oz) chicken broth
1 pound potatoes, peeled and large dice (I used large red skin)
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c parsley, chopped
salt
pepper
1. Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the grated carrot and onion and saute for about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, potatoes, and a little salt and pepper. Bring just to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium low. Let simmer until potatoes are fully cooked, but not mushy.
3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, sour cream and parsley. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Keep in mind the chicken broth may be salty before adding more salt.
Makes 6 Servings
Note: You can also use an immersion blender for just a few seconds to slightly puree and thicken the soup naturally.
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Sometimes a potato soup is a little too thick for me to enjoy, but this one looks just perfect. I think the acidity from the lemon would really help with the “thick” flavors, too. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Love that! I’m trying it tonight. I agree, this is soup weather!
Goood and healthy !
comforting!
Mmm – lemony goodness! This soup sounds perfect for a warm weather version of potato soup. I bet it is good cold, too.
This one sounds fantastic! I have everything on hand too! PERFECT!
lol: I’d take 70 during the day anytime: it’s so cold in DC! The soup looks great.
oh my gosh – the pictures look so lovely! hope to keep in touch and see more of your wonderful cooking :)
I laugh that 70 weather makes you want soup. I used to be like that when I lived in Phoenix. ;)
The soup does sound healthy…I might have to add at least one drop of cream or my body might go into shock.
Sounds super easy to make. Plus looks delicious! The addition of sour cream is pretty interesting, and I love it. We top our bortsch soup with it.
i can have soup any time, any season, but with weather like this, i crave it even more. happy thanksgiving!
Wow I love the idea of this soup. I really want to try it now. Yum. :)
I simply love your stuff. I have to make this soup it just sounds delicious! Keep up the great work (pictures look amazing also!) I am a fan!
I’ve never had a potato soup. I just realised I’m not a soup person. But who doesn’t love potatoes? This sounds interesting.
If this is 6 servings, I think I ate 4 last night haha. Delicious soup! I like how the lemon is there but not overpowering. Next time Id probably use 1-2 more potatoes or use the boat motor to thicken it.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow I love the idea of this soup. I really want to try it now. Yum. :)