Savory Southern Stewed Potatoes Recipe
The Savory Southern Stewed Potatoes Recipe is a classic comfort food loved by many families. These potatoes are soft, buttery and full of rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon flour for thickening
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Rinse them with cold water to remove extra starch.
Melt Butter and Oil
- Place a medium pot on the stove over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil and let them melt together.
Cook the Onion
- Add chopped onion to the pot. Cook for about three minutes until the onion becomes soft and slightly golden.
Add the Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the pot. Stir and cook for one minute until the garlic smells fragrant.
Add the Potatoes
- Add diced potatoes to the pot. Stir well so the potatoes are coated with butter and onion mixture.
Add Seasonings
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, paprika and dried thyme over the potatoes. Stir gently so the spices spread evenly.
Pour the Broth
- Pour chicken broth into the pot. The liquid should mostly cover the potatoes for proper simmering.
Simmer the Potatoes
- Cover the pot with a lid. Let the potatoes simmer for about 15 minutes until they become soft and tender.
Thicken the Stew
- Mix flour with two tablespoons of water. Add this mixture to the pot and stir gently to thicken the broth.
Final Simmer
- Cook for another three minutes until the broth becomes slightly thick and creamy.
Add Fresh Parsley
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of the potatoes. Stir lightly for fresh flavor and color.
Serve Warm
- Turn off the heat and let the pot
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a naturally creamy texture.
- Add diced carrots for extra sweetness and color.
- Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor.
- Stir gently while cooking to keep potatoes from breaking apart.
- Add cooked bacon pieces for extra Southern flavor.
- Top with green onions for fresh taste.