Description
Ultra-comforting, smoky, and creamy—this soup turns leftover brisket into a bowl of pure cold-day bliss.
Ingredients
- Smoked brisket (chopped or shredded)
- Russet potatoes
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Onion (diced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter
- Flour
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Green peas (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot; sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Stir in flour and smoked paprika to form a light roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add diced potatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer until tender.
- Stir in smoked brisket and cook 5–10 minutes to infuse flavor.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently until rich and thick.
- Finish with peas and herbs; adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, allow it to simmer longer.
- Green peas are optional but add a nice color and sweetness.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg