Description
Creamy mashed potato soup made from leftover mashed potatoes, gently simmered with broth, milk, and cream for a comforting, smooth, and cozy bowl that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan over medium heat and allow it to warm.
- Add the butter and let it melt completely.
- Stir in the mashed potatoes until warmed through.
- Slowly pour in the vegetable broth while whisking to smooth the mixture.
- Add the milk, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until creamy and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- Add broth gradually to control thickness.
- Reheat gently while whisking to keep the soup smooth.
- A splash of milk can loosen the soup if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg