Potato
Potato is one of the most common vegetables in Skyrim. On its own, it restores a single point of Health. Its real value is in cooking, where it goes into soups, stews, breads and Baked Potatoes.
Used in Cooking
Potato goes into the dishes below. The last column shows how much each one needs.
| Dish | Image | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Potatoes | 
|
1 |
| Cabbage Potato Soup | 
|
1 |
| Clam Chowder | 
|
1 |
| Crab Stew | 
|
1 |
| Hot Cabbage Potato Soup | 
|
1 |
| Hot Clam Chowder | 
|
1 |
| Hot Crab Stew | 
|
1 |
| Hot Potato Crab Chowder | 
|
1 |
| Hot Potato Soup | 
|
1 |
| Hot Vegetable Soup | 
|
1 |
| Hot Venison Stew | 
|
1 |
| Potato Bread | 
|
1 |
| Potato Crab Chowder | 
|
1 |
| Potato Soup | 
|
1 |
| Vegetable Soup | 
|
1 |
| Venison Stew | 
|
1 |
Gameplay Tips
Farmers such as Lemkil in Rorikstead and Severio Pelagia in Whiterun buy potatoes.
Alchemy and Food Categories
All Food and Drink
Raw Meat
Raw meat comes from hunted animals and is cooked into better meals.
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Raw Fish
Raw fish is caught in rivers and lakes or bought from fishmongers.
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Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit and vegetables grow on farms and in the wild.
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Cheese
Cheese comes as whole wheels, which can be sliced into wedges.
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Bread and Baked Goods
Bread, pies and pastries come from bakers or an oven.
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Cooked Meals
These dishes are cooked from raw ingredients.
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Soups and Stews
Soups and stews are cooked at a cooking pot and restore more than plain food.
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Sweets
Sweets and treats are sold by innkeepers and bakers.
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Drinks
These drinks count as food in the game.
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Special Food
These foods are one of a kind or tied to a quest.
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