Homemade potato soup is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for enjoying year-round. Canning your own potato soup ensures a ready-to-eat meal that’s both delicious and convenient.
With the right ingredients and proper preservation, you can enjoy homemade potato soup anytime.
How to Can Potato Soup?
This pressure-canning recipe keeps your soup fresh while maintaining rich flavors and hearty textures.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 5 lbs potatoes (peeled & diced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 carrots (chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme (optional)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
For Serving:
- ½ cup heavy cream (added after reheating)
- Cooked bacon bits or shredded cheese (optional toppings)
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Preparing Instructions
1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Wash, peel, and dice potatoes. Chop onions, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic.
2: Cook the Soup Base
- In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add diced potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
3: Blend & Fill Jars
- Lightly mash or blend soup for a creamy texture while keeping some chunks.
- Ladle hot soup into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
4: Pressure Can the Soup
- Seal jars with lids and process in a pressure canner at 10 PSI for 40 minutes (pint jars) or 50 minutes (quart jars).
- Let jars cool completely before storing.
5: Serve & Enjoy
- When ready to eat, reheat soup and stir in heavy cream for a rich, creamy finish. Add bacon bits or cheese if desired.
6: Servings
- Pint Jars: Serves 2 per jar
- Quart Jars: Serves 4 per jar
Presentation & Decoration
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley, crispy bacon, or shredded cheese.
- Plating: Serve hot in a bowl with a side of crusty bread.
Best Time to Eat
- Winter Comfort: Perfect for cold nights.
- Quick Lunch: Ready-to-eat meal on busy days.
- Meal Prep: Make ahead and store for months.
Portion Guide
- 1 person: 1 pint jar
- 4 people: 1 quart jar
Storage & Shelf Life
- Refrigeration: Opened soup stays fresh for 3–4 days.
- Shelf Life: Properly canned soup lasts up to 1 year.
- Reheating: Heat on the stove, adding cream or milk before serving.
Allergy Guide
- Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Low-Sodium: Reduce salt and use homemade broth.
- Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free, no modifications needed.
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Emily is a devoted wife, mother, and passionate home cook who finds joy in creating comforting meals straight from her kitchen. When she’s not busy managing the household or helping out on her husband’s farm, she spends her time baking delicious treats that have become a favorite among friends and neighbors. Emily believes that food is more than just nourishment—it’s a way to bring people together and create lasting memories. Whether it’s a freshly baked pie or a hearty home-cooked dinner, her love for cooking shines through in every dish she makes.