Easy Italian Potato Soup

5 from 31 votes

This Easy Italian Potato Soup is a simple Soup Recipe. So easy and quick to make. Perfect anytime, lunch or dinner. So good!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Lunch, Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

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!

Notes

What are the best potatoes for soup?

The best potatoes for soup should be low in starch and high moisture which means they will hold together better and won’t fall apart when boiled. Potatoes such as Anya, Charlotte, Red Potatoes and Royal Blue to name a few are perfect for boiling or even using in a salad. A medium starch potato such as Yukon Gold will also hold it’s shape in soups.

Should you peal the potatoes first?

It’s up to you, leaving the skin on the potato can give you a different texture and flavour in the soup. I usually peel but it doesn’t matter.

Can I add meat to the soup?

I kept this soup meat free because I think we eat too much meat, but if you want you can add some cut up Italian sausages, pancetta or even small cubes of stewing beef. Be sure to add the meat to brown with the vegetables at the start.

How to store the soup

Any leftover soup should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep for up to four days. If you plan on freezing the soup, then freeze it in a freezer safe container. It will keep for up to four months in the freezer.

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