Easy 4-Ingredient Potato Soup
This 4-ingredient potato soup comes together in 30 minutes or less and requires minimal effort! Each bite is full of rich, creamy, and savory flavors.
Equipment
- Potato peeler
- Blender
- Stock pot or Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yellow or white potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 6 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 white onion, roughly chopped
- 5 cups water
- ¾ cup cashew cream, plant milk or cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings optional
- Green onions or chives
- Shredded vegan cheese
- Tempeh or coconut bacon
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Cube them into 1-inch chunks, then add them to a large stockpot with the chopped onions, celery, and water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes (10 minutes in an Instant Pot), or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- In the meantime, make your own cashew cream by blending 1 cup of soaked raw cashews with ¾ cup of water. Set aside for later.
- Partially or fully blend the soup with an immersion blender. Or, mix the water and vegetables in a blender, then transfer back to the pot.
- Stir in ¾ cup of cashew cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking, and add more water or cashew cream until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve with garnishes like chopped green onions, chives, shredded vegan cheese, tempeh bacon, etc. Happy eating!
Notes
- Don't drain the water: Use the boiling water as the broth so you don't lose any flavor. Plus, the excess starch will help thicken the soup.
- Cook long enough: To ensure a smooth and creamy soup consistency, cook the potatoes until they are very tender.
- Chop the potatoes evenly: To make sure everything is cooked the same, cut the potatoes roughly the same size.
- Soak the nuts: Soak the cashews in room temperature water overnight or in boiling water for 1 hour.
- Quality ingredients: Choose high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor in this 4-ingredient potato soup.
- Consistency: Adjust the amount of water or cashew cream to achieve your desired soup consistency.
- Adjust accordingly: Taste the soup as you go and adjust seasonings to suit your preference.
- Cool before blending: Allow the soup to cool slightly before blending to avoid splatters and burns.
- Big batch: Double the recipe for meal prep or for a big crowd.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.6g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 4.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 838.3mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 3.1g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 32.4mg | Calcium: 48.3mg | Iron: 2mg
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