Lemony Turmeric Potato Soup
Published April 22, 2025

- Total Time
- 55 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 45 minutes
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Ingredients
- 4large russet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1tablespoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more to taste
- ¼cup all-purpose flour
- 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- Jalapeño-flavored kettle-cooked potato chips, for serving
Preparation
- Step 1
In a large pot, combine the potatoes, turmeric, crushed red pepper, salt and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk together the flour and ½ cup water in a liquid measuring cup to combine.
- Step 3
When the potatoes are cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl, keeping the broth in the pot over high heat. Slowly dribble the flour mixture into the broth, whisking constantly to ensure the flour is evenly mixed in. Continue whisking while the broth returns to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the broth is bright yellow and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 4
Return the potatoes to the soup. Add the lemon juice, stir, and taste for salt and lemon, adding more to your preference. Ladle into bowls and serve with a mound of crushed jalapeño chips on top.
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Comments
Does anyone have a recipe for lentil fritters?
The chili and turmeric have a warming, comforting effect - ladled the soup into mugs for cozy sipping. Saving this recipe for future cravings for something light yet satisfying, quick and simple!
@Sarah T found this on https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lentil-fritters. Looks good and easy-peesy
Surprisingly delicious soup considering how few ingredients there are. Lemon is key and good quality jalapeño potato chips. Wasn’t sure I would like it but I wanted more!
Easy, healthy, and warming! My potatoes cooked in 10 minutes, and the broth thickened in 5-10, making this also fantastically quick - about 60g of chopped fresh spinach in my bowl was a welcome nutrient addition that melted easily in. No kettle cooked potato chips where I am (and it was plenty spicy!) but a handful of crushed cassava chips did the trick nicely. Will make again - great way to get your anti-inflammatory fix
Came out delicious!! I wasn't expecting so much flavor. Topped it with the recommended chips and a jammy egg. YUM