• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • Entrées
  • Travel
  • Shop
  • About Us
  • English
    • English
    • Spanish

Our Plant-Based World logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Entrées
  • Travel
  • Shop
  • About Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Entrées
    • Travel
    • Shop
    • About Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Soups

    Published: Oct 27, 2022 · Modified: Apr 10, 2023 by Gus · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    4-ingredient potato soup (Gluten-Free)

    140 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly
    • WhatsApp
    4-ingredient gluten-free potato soup pin.
    4-ingredient gluten-free potato soup.
    4-ingredient gluten-free potato soup.
    VWFNFOFGF

    Sometimes you just need a delicious, simple soup to make, and this 4-ingredient potato soup definitely fits the bill. It's gluten-free and ridiculously easy to put together. You need potatoes, vegetable broth, onion, and dairy-free milk, which tastes just like an old-fashioned potato soup. That's it! I like to serve mine with any veggies I have around on top of some freshly chopped chives. Enjoy!

    4-ingredient potato soup garnished with sautéd mushrooms.
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    This is the perfect cozy, easy potato soup recipe for the Fall season and or cold winter nights. Just the perfect and best potato soup recipe here!

    This was inspired by my creamy pumpkin tahini soup on this site and pairs well with delicious homemade bread and sautéed mushrooms.

    Jump to:
    • 🥔 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Optional Toppings
    • Additions
    • 🍶 Substitutions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥢 How to serve
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 💡 Top tip
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🍲 More soup recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🥔 Ingredients

    Yep! this gluten-free potato soup is put together with only four ingredients, and it is made in one pot! Crazy uh?

    4-ingredient gluten-free potato soup ingredients.
    • Potatoes
    • Onion
    • Vegetable broth
    • Dairy-free milk

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    🔪 Instructions

    Making potato soup is easy-peasy. Just chop the ingredients and cook everything in one saucepan.

    chop onion and potatoes into medium dice.

    Coarsely chop the onion and dice the potatoes into cubes.

    sauté onion.

    Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes until cooked.

    add dice potatoes into the saucepan.

    Add diced potatoes and stir.

    cover onions and potatoes with vegetable broth.

    Cover the potatoes and onions with vegetable stock, and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Hint: dicing the potatoes into similar-sized cubes will allow cooking evenly. Also, the smaller the dice, the quicker this delicious soup will be made.

    pouring dairy-free milk into the saucepan.

    Remove from heat, and add dairy-free milk.

    blend the ingredients in the same saucepan.

    Blend with an immersion blender until sufficiently creamy.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Optional Toppings

    • Mushrooms - sautéed.
    • Chives or green onion tops
    • Vegan parmesan cheese
    • Sweet corn
    • Vegan sharp cheddar cheese
    • Fried shaved garlic
    • Caramelized onions
    • Chopped green onions tops
    • Vegan sour cream
    • Drizzle truffle oil or extra-virgin olive oil.
    4-ingredient potato soup garnished with sautéd mushrooms close up.

    Additions

    Some great wholesome additions to this vegan potato soup recipe are

    • Cauliflower
    • Zucchini
    • Nutmeg
    • Adding a quickly made mushroom gravy is also an excellent topping for making it a fantastic Thanksgiving appetizer, just as you would add it to mashed potatoes.

    🍶 Substitutions

    • Onions - You can use leeks or green onions instead of yellow onions.
    • Potatoes - use sweet potatoes instead. You can even use leftover mashed potatoes.
    • Dairy-free milk - this is a vegan option, so we prefer using creamier and higher protein milk options such as soy milk, cashew milk, homemade almond milk, and oat milk. They are delicious and don't have cholesterol or saturated fats like regular or skim milk.

    📖 Variations

    • Chunky soup - You can use a potato masher instead of an immersion blender for chunky potato soup.
    • Deluxe - add a piece of vegan butter, shaved black or white truffles, or crispy onions.

    🥢 How to serve

    • Serve with gluten-free garlic bread or Indian naan.
    • We also like adding steamed vegetables such as cauliflower and broccoli.
    • Adding sautéed cremini mushroom slices is fabulous and adds a chunky touch to your meal.

    🍽 Equipment

    In addition to a saucepan or dutch oven, you only need an immersion blender or high-powered blender.

    🥡 Storage

    Store leftover vegetarian potato soup recipes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Then reheat potato soup on medium heat, adding half a cup of dairy-free milk or vegetable broth.

    💡 Top tip

    If you don't mind, this creamy potato soup is a little darker; while cooking the onions, let them get slightly brown, and then deglaze with a bit of vegetable stock before stirring the potatoes.

    This will pick up all that flavor sticking on the bottom of the pan, which will give it a smoky and more intense and rounded onion flavor.

    ❓ FAQ

    Can you freeze potato soup?

    Yes, potato soup can be frozen. It is best to freeze it in individual servings to have a quick and easy meal option on hand. Just remember to thaw it completely before reheating it so that it doesn't scorch.

    How long can you freeze homemade potato soup?

    It should be safe to eat after 3-4 months in the freezer.
    However, frozen food can lose its quality over time. The taste, texture, and nutrient content may change, so it's best to use frozen food within a few months.

    What goes with potato soup?

    There are many different potato soup types, depending on the recipe. However, some common ingredients that can be paired with potato soup include grilled cheese sandwiches, croutons, veggie ham and cheese sandwiches, and vegan carrot bacon-wrapped dates.

    How do I fix bland potato soup?

    To fix a bland potato soup, you can add vegetable bullion and robust vegan shredded cheese options, such as Monterrey jack, cheddar, parmesan, or Havarti.
    Garlic salt, onion, and garlic powder is also fantastic flavor enhancers.

    How do you thicken potato soup without flour?

    You can thicken potato soup without flour by using a roux.
    A roux is a mixture of fat and flour that is used to thicken sauces, soups, and gravies. The most common fat to use in a roux is butter, but you can also use olive oil. A dairy-free potato soup roux can be made with any plant milk, like oat milk, and you can keep it gluten-free using chickpea flour. This is exactly like you make a vegan bechamel sauce.
    To make a roux, start by melting the fat in a saucepan over low heat. Then add the flour and whisk until it's well combined. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes or until it turns light brown. Then slowly add the broth to the saucepan while whisking continually. Bring the soup to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it has thickened

    What are the best potatoes for soup?

    We like using Yukon gold potatoes and russet potatoes, but any will work.

    spoon with 4-ingredient potato soup garnished with sautéd mushrooms.

    🍲 More soup recipes

    Try out other super easy soup recipes, such as our creamy carrot and ginger soup, or the lighter curried lentils soup.

    If you like cold soups, we suggest you take a look at the traditional Andalusian Gazpacho or its watermelon rind particular version.

    Not a soup but a potato delight are there roasted garlicky potatoes that you will love!

    For a protein-packed and easy-to-make soup try our pea pottage, it is hearty and filling.

    ⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

    gluten-free potato soup garnished with sautéd mushrooms featured.

    4-ingredient potato soup (Gluten-Free)

    Gus
    This easy and fast recipe for a vegan potato soup is perfect either as a meal on its own or as side dish. It's also dairy free and gluten-free!
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Soups & Stews
    Cuisine American, Comfort Food, Healthy
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 450 kcal

    Equipment

    our favorite Ultra Nonstick Copper small Sauce Pan with Lid.
    (affiliate link)
    Medium Saucepan (affiliate link)
    Kitchen Ceramic Knife Set.
    (affiliate link)
    Ceramic knives (affiliate link)
    copper measuring cups and spoons.
    (affiliate link)
    measuring cups (affiliate link)
    my favorite immersion blender cuisine art brand.
    (affiliate link)
    Immersion blender (affiliate link)

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 30 oz potato ~ 2 medium potatoes, diced
    • 3 cups vegetable broth
    • 6 oz onion ~ ¾ medium onion, chopped
    • 1 cup soy milk or other dairy-free milk

    Optional

    • Salt and pepper
    • pinch nutmeg
    • chives chopped
    • vegan Parmesan Cheese
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Directions
     

    • Coarsely chop the onion.
    • Peel the potatoes and chop them into small to medium dice.
    • Stir-fry the onions in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat (7 convection). Sauté for 5 minutes, until softened; add a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth if they stick. Stir frequently.
    • Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add vegetable broth to cover the potatoes and bring them to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
    • Remove from heat and add the plant milk to the saucepan.
    • Using an immersion blender, blend the vegetables and liquids until smooth. Alternatively, you can place the contents in a blender until smooth, holding the lid with a tea towel since hot liquids tend to explode when mixed in a blender. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
    • Stir additional optional ingredients until well combined and serve with your favorite toppings.

    Video

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1695mgPotassium: 698mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 617IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram and Hashtag it #ourplantbasedworld so we can see what's cooking!!
    Nutrition Facts
    4-ingredient potato soup (Gluten-Free)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    450
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    21
    g
    32
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    Sodium
     
    1695
    mg
    74
    %
    Potassium
     
    698
    mg
    20
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    64
    g
    21
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    617
    IU
    12
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    22
    mg
    27
    %
    Calcium
     
    122
    mg
    12
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
    FREE RECIPE EBOOK
    Get our copy of our Favorite Juices!
    Thanks! Keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

    🌡️ Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. See our full Nutritional Disclosure here.

    Affiliate Disclaimer

    Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. I recommend all of the products listed because they are companies I have found helpful and trustworthy.

    More Vegan Soup Recipes

    • pea pottage featured.
      Medieval Green Pea Pottage (Vegan Thick Pease Soup)
    • thai massaman vegetable curry with tofu featured.
      Thai Massaman Vegetable Curry with Tofu (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
    • vegan lentil curry without coconut milk.
      Easy Vegan Lentil Curry without Coconut Milk
    • fasolada greek white bean soup recipe featured.
      Fasolada Greek White Bean Soup (Vegan, Quick + GF)
    140 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly
    • WhatsApp

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave us a comment or feedback Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Rachel says

      October 31, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Love how simple this recipe is! It's great with just the 4 ingredients but I also tried it with the optional add-ins which took it up a notch! Can't go wrong either way!

      Reply
    2. Holly says

      October 30, 2022 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I love the simplicity of this soup! We like a chunky potato soup and this came out great.

      Reply
    3. Tina says

      October 29, 2022 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving this potato soup recipe! It's so delicious and perfect for soup season.

      Reply
    4. Kim says

      October 27, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      I've always loved potato soup, and this one was so simple to make and so tasty. I did add a little bit of cheese on top.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        October 28, 2022 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you for trying our Potato Soup recipe, Kim! We're glad to hear you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    5. Stephanie says

      October 27, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious. You'd never know it only had a few ingredients. It's a great meal to stretch your budget, too.

      Reply
    6. Dana says

      October 27, 2022 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Never imagined a potato soup could call for so little ingredients, and be SO delicious! We all absolutely loved this. It was easy, quick, and so so smooth.

      Reply
      • Gus says

        October 27, 2022 at 12:49 pm

        Hi Dana, Thanks for your 5-star rating! I am pleased you enjoyed our super simple, jet-delicious potato soup! Please keep coming back for more simple recipes!

        Reply
    7. Jess says

      October 27, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      It is finally starting to cool down where I live so this is perfect timing for finding this soup recipe!

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Gus-Joaco

    Welcome! We are Gus & Joaco. Here you’ll find our favorite Plant-Based Recipes, Nutrition, and Travel Guides and Tips.

    Read more -->

    plant based nutrition graduate badge

    Subscribe

    For your weekly Recipe Fix.

    Footer

    Back to Top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Affiliate Links Disclaimers

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Nutritional Disclaimer

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with us
    • Accessibility Policy

    As Amazon Affiliate's Program Associates, we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Our Plant-Based World