There are more than 200 potato varieties grown in the U.S., yet most people prepare them in just three ways: baked, fried, and mashed. If you want simple, budget-friendly ways to add potatoes to your meals, here is a curated list of 20 potato-based soups, sides, and suppers recommended by registered dietitians. From hasselback potatoes to hearty chowders, these recipes show potatoes’ versatility and nutrition.
From Russet and Red to Yukon Gold and Fingerling, potatoes are timeless comfort food. They shine in creamy chowders and brothy soups, crisp up perfectly for latkes and roasted sides, and pair beautifully with herbs like rosemary and thyme. Potatoes are an economical way to add fiber, vitamin C, and potassium to meals—use them in stews, salads such as a tuna niçoise, or classic shepherd’s pie. Potatoes often get a bad reputation because of how they’re served, so choose your accompaniments wisely: go light on bacon and swap heavy creams for lower-fat milk when possible.
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Soups
Grandma’s Cheesy Potato Soup — Brittany at Your Choice Nutrition
Corn Zucchini Chowder — Rebecca at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates
Dairy-Free Potato Leek Soup with Kale — Kelly at Kelly Jones Nutrition
Sides
Roasted Red Potatoes with Dijon Vinaigrette — Erica at Erica Julson Nutrition
Loaded Potato Latkes — Brittany at Your Choice Nutrition
Roasted Potato Salad with Egg and Herb Vinaigrette — Kara at Kara Lydon Nutrition
Hasselback Potatoes with Cheesy Vegan Sauce — Ginger at Champagne Nutrition
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes — Maria at Halsa Nutrition
Samosa Bites — Dixya at Food, Pleasure and Health
Bruges Christmas Market Potatoes — Sarah at Sarah Pflugradt Nutrition
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes — Anne at Fannetastic Food
Fennel and Grape Potato Salad — Julie at The Gourmet RD
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Suppers
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie — Shahzadi at Desi-licious RD
Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese — Rebecca at Rebecca Bitzer & Associates
Roasted Potato Nachos — Kara at Kara Lydon Nutrition
Chana Aloo Curry — Melissa at Fad Free Nutrition
Pork Chops and Potatoes Smothered with Creamy Dijon-Spinach Sauce — Brittany at Your Choice Nutrition
Rustic Vegan Corn Potato Sausage Skillet — Sharon at The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Sheet Pan Eggs with Potatoes & Veggies — Anne at Fannetastic Food
Hasselback Potatoes Stuffed with Smoked Salmon — Maria at Halsa Nutrition
