On a chilly fall or winter night, a piping bowl of homemade soup can feel like a warm hug. And, after a long day of work or running a household, preparing a pot of homemade soup can feel like an exhausting chore. That’s where this one-pot Aaahh! Potato Soup recipe comes in.
This incredibly simple soup—submitted by Allrecipes community member Raymond Cooper—comes together in a single pot using just five ingredients: potatoes, condensed chicken broth, package au gratin instant potato mix, heavy cream and water. The reward for less than an hour of your time? A creamy, flavorful classic that you’ll want to make over and over again.
How To Make 5-Ingredient Potato Soup
The magic in this tasty yet ridiculously simple soup lies in the two surprise ingredients: the au gratin potato mix and the condensed chicken broth. The packaged mix is an instant flavor boost, adding another layer of texture to the soup, while the thick condensed broth brings savory depth. Both lend to the short-cut recipe’s deliciousness.
To make the soup, start by combining potatoes, water, broth, and au gratin potato mix together in a large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in cream until heated through and your soup is ready to eat.
Pro tip: Don’t forget the toppings! This creamy, savory bowl is the perfect canvas for personalization. Set up a fun DIY toppings bar with bowls of chopped scallions, crispy bacon bits, and shredded Cheddar or simply finish your soup with Colby-Jack cheese and sour cream.
Praise From the Allrecipes Community
- “This recipe is a huge hit with everyone that I make it for. My mother, who is a potato soup fanatic and very picky about it, says this is the absolute best potato soup ever.” —Stephanie Michels
- “I’ve made this one over and over. It’s always a hit and easy to make.” —H. Krawietz
- “Just made this tonight and everyone agrees it is absolutely, positively delicious! Perfect comfort food for our 15° weather! Made a double batch for 4 people and we ate every drop. I’ll be quadrupling it next time.” —HardyZiti2769
- “It was super easy. I skipped the au gratin potatoes and just used more russets (I don’t have any yukons). I also diced up some ham, threw in maybe 1/4 cup cheddar cheese at the end. I don’t use heavy cream, so I mixed 1/3 cup melted butter with 3/4 cup 2% milk, draining excess water beforehand. The texture and consistency is perfect.” —Beth D