Easy Italian Potato Soup
This Easy Italian Potato Soup is a simple Soup Recipe. So easy and quick to make. Perfect anytime, lunch or dinner. Make it vegetarian/vegan or add some sliced Italian Sausage or Pancetta if you prefer. So good either way!
These days I have been making more soup than pasta. It’s actually pretty chilly here in Italy so a hot bowl of soup is exactly what you need. This Potato Soup was something I used to make a lot when the kids were little and I thought why not make a pot? So glad I did!
How to make it
In a large pot add the oil and chopped carrot, celery and onion.
Cook until the onion is transparent stirring often so the veggies don’t burn.
Add the potatoes, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover the pot and simmer covered, uncover and cook, until the potatoes are tender.
Serve topped with freshly chopped parsley and or freshly grated parmesan cheese.
How to make homemade broth
In a large pot add a few pieces of meat or chicken (bone in is also a good idea) or as I did for this recipe I used only vegetables, a carrot and an onion peeled and cut in half, a celery stalk cut in two, a bay leaf, 2-3 pepper corns, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of salt and 12 cups of water. Bring it to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for about three hours. Stir occasionally and remove any foam that appears on the top of the broth. Pour the broth through a sieve, and let the liquid cool before using.
Any unused broth can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days. It can also be frozen in freezer safe containers and will keep for up to 6 months.
If you prefer you can always use store bought broth, just be careful about adding the salt, store bought can be very salty. It would be best to make the soup and taste for salt after it is cooked.
What to serve with it?
In Italy sometimes soup is served as the “primo piatto” or first plate, then a meat or fish dish is served after. In this case I think a light Frittata would be the perfect accompaniment. If you are looking to serve this Hearty Potato Soup as a main meal then a delicious chunky Bread or Focaccia.
What is the best bread to serve with soup?
Anything from an Italian Bread, or a No Yeast Bread, how about a tasty Beer Bread or even this delicious Sour Dough Bread. Or keep it simple with crackers or cheese crisps.
More Delicious Soup Recipes
So if you are looking for a new soup recipe to try then I hope you give this Homemade Hearty Potato Soup a try and let me know what you think! Buon Appetito.
Easy Italian Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup carrot (chopped) (64 grams)
- ⅓ cup celery (chopped) (35 grams)
- ⅓ cup onion (minced) (43 grams)
- 4½ cups potatoes (medium cubed) (595 grams)
- ¾ cup canned pelati tomatoes (chopped) (200 grams)
- 3 cups vegetable broth (735 grams)
- 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
- salt*
- ½-1 teaspoon oregano
- ½-1 teaspoon basil
This all depends on if you use homemade broth or store bought, I find store bought very salty so I don't add salt. Taste the soup when almost done then adjust for salt.
EXTRAS
- 3-4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large pot add the oil and chopped carrot, celery and onion. Cook on medium heat until the onion is transparent about 3 minutes stirring often so the veggies don't burn.
- Add the potatoes, tomatoes, vegetable broth and spices, mix to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes, uncover and cook for about 5-10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Serve immediately topped with freshly chopped parsley and or freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
I have tried your creamy potato soup and it was delicious. I added some garlic to this soup and it was absolutely fabulous. Thank you!
Hi Vanessa, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it, great idea added garlic. Take care!
I grew up eating my grandmother’s string beans and potatoes – essentially the same meal with string beans thrown in. A great cold weather, warm you from the inside out meal!
Hi Maria, my mother-in-law used to make that also. So good. Take care!
I made this soup, it was a HIT! MY Italian hubby loves it too. It looked just like the picture and was amazing! I am making it again this weekend with Italian Sausage at my hubs request, can’t wait!!
Hi Deborah, thanks so much, so glad you both enjoyed it. I bet it will be delicious with sausage. Take care and have a great weekend!
Delicious and so easy! I had leftover potatoes and was wondering what to do with them… Thank you for a great recipe!
Hi Leslie, thanks so much, so glad you liked it. Take care.
We like strong flavors, so I used the full teaspoons of oregano & basil.
Also, I was out of both homemade and store bought vegetable broth, so, chicken was substituted.
I also doubled-up on the recipe as the Pelati tomatoes came in a 800g tin vs. the 200g required; for us, the Pelati tomatoes are the star ingredient here. (Upon opening the can, its aroma and heartiness demand its immediate use in another tomato based dish)
Truly, this is an ‘easy,’ comforting soup.
Hi Sonny, thanks so much, sounds delicious. Take care.
I use an instant pot slow cooker setting. Saute onion first for flavour.the rest follows. Hope all is good in Italy. I would love to visit again.
Hi Phil, thanks glad you enjoy it. Yes all good. 🙂
Love the soup recipes. Would love to see more emailed to me.
This soup was delicious . Even got my kids to eat vegetables : ) thank you
Hi Lucy, thanks so much, so glad your kids enjoyed it also. Have a great week.
Made this as you outlined and added a nice hot chili. At same time I baked a loaf of bread. Wonderful carb overload for lunch and the house smells magnificent. I might add, it is almost Summer here but I would eat this at any time of the year. Thanks
Hi Peter, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it, even if it is the summer where you are! Nothing like carbs. Have a great week.
This was hands down the best soup I have ever had I had some sweet peppers so added a couple in instead of pepper flakes. Such clear instructions and easy to make. Thank you for another great recipe
Hi Lisa, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it and yes good idea adding some peppers. Take care.