Creamy Garlic Potato Soup (No-Fuss)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 3/4 cup Milk (or half-and-half)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Chicken or vegetable broth(optional)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Cook (20 minutes): Add potatoes to a pot and cover with water (or broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until very tender, about 15–20 minutes.

3. 3

   Finish: Drain (reserve a splash of cooking liquid if needed). Mash the potatoes until mostly smooth, then stir in butter, milk (and broth if using) and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes to warm through, then season with salt and pepper.