The reason why potato soup is so good is because potato soup is a rich and comforting dish which is flavorful and hearty.
Potato soup gets it's flavor and heartiness through it's creamy texture and also the combination of satisfying ingredients.
The starchy potatoes in potato soup also creates a naturally thick base and additions such as aromatic vegetables like garlic and onions and bacon and cheese also provide layers of taste in the potato soup.
Potato soup can also be customized with a variety of toppings, which makes it a very versatile comfort food.
Potato soup can also be beneficial to your health as it has good nutritional content, which includes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants like vitamin C and potassium.
Eating potato soup can also aid in weight loss and weight management by promoting fullness and aiding digestion through fiber and help with hydration as well.
Good additions to potato soup to add flavor to potato soup are sage, rosemary, thyme and or a bit of oregano.
You can also add some sauteed onions and garlic, dairy like heavy cream or sour cream to add richness to the potato soup and spices like paprika, nutmeg or chili powder for heat and depth.
You can also boost the flavor of potato soup by adding toppings like fresh crispy bacon, bacon bits, fresh chives or even add some shredded cheese or fresh greens like spinach ad the end of cooking.