Copycat La Madeleine Country Potato Soup
Description
Enjoy this Copycat La Madeleine Country Potato Soup at home! Creamy, hearty, and full of savory flavor, it’s the perfect comforting soup for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 medium potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or 3–4 sprigs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Melt 3 tablespoons butter and add 1 medium yellow onion, 2 stalks celery, and 2 medium carrots. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Pour in the 4 cups chicken broth and add the diced 3 cups potatoes and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Stir to combine.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes. Once done, allow a natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to your desired consistency (smooth or slightly chunky). Stir in the 1 cup heavy cream and season with Salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Serve warm with crusty bread for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
- Ladle
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4349IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg