Best 7 Cheesiest Potato Soup Recipes

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When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of cheesy potato soup to warm your soul. This classic soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick and creamy or thin and brothy, with plenty of cheese or just a touch, there's a cheesy potato soup recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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It doesn't take long to put bowls of this comforting cheesy potato soup recipe on the table. Convenience items, such as canned soup and processed cheese, simplify the preparation. -Tammy Condit, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 cups water
2 cups 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 minutes. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Stir in the milk, soup, garlic salt and pepper; heat until warmed through. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHEESY POTATO SOUP II



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A simple, cheesy potato soup. This soup takes less than an hour to make. You can break up the potatoes with a fork if you want a thicker soup.

Provided by Joan Zaffary

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 ½ cups chopped celery
4 cups water
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
15 slices American cheese - broken into pieces
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ⅓ cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions and celery in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in the water and potatoes, bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and the milk and stir well until the flour is mostly dissolved. Pour this into the soup slowly, stirring constantly, until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 759.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

CHEESIEST POTATO SOUP



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Cream and sharp Cheddar are added to pureed potatoes and the soup is seasoned with dill and cayenne for a creamy, thick meal.

Provided by sal

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onion
2 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 ¾ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender; return to pot over medium heat. Stir in cream, cheese, dill, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 347.8 mg, Sugar 2 g

BEST EVER POTATO SOUP



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You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. -Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes., Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP EVER!



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I had a difficult time getting this recipe. I got this recipe from my great aunt. I have it memorized so I would never forget it. This is a one of a kind recipe and so delicious. One bowl of this soup will fill you up!

Provided by cori 3

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash paprika (optional)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Sauté celery and onions together.
  • Add potatoes and chicken broth.
  • Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • In batches, puree potatoes in blender and return to sauce pan. (I usually don't use a blender, I just use a fork).
  • Stir in milk and seasonings.
  • Add the cheese and heat only until melted. garnish with paprika, croutons, and parsley.

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: CREAMY, CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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This soup is ridiculous as is! But for your kids, keep it super simple with lots of Cheddar cheese on top. Or nothing! And for the adult faces, we get a little crazy with the toppings. I'm talking crumbled bacon, jalapeno peppers, dollops of sour cream, cheese, some yummy chives. Yes.

Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings (2 kids, 2 adults)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 large red onion, diced
3 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar
Finely chopped fresh chives or scallions, for garnish
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
Sour cream, for garnish
1 thinly sliced jalapeno

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onions and saute until the veggies begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and toss with a good pinch of salt. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the potatoes soften, about 20 minutes. Then add the milk and butter, and stir until the butter melts.
  • At this point you have a few options. If you have an immersion blender, simply stick the wand in the pot and give it a few whizzes, blending some of the soup until it's nice and creamy. You'll still want a good amount of potato chunks in the soup, so don't go overboard, like I tend to do.
  • You can also scoop out about 2 cups of the soup and transfer it to a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy and transfer it back to the soup pot.
  • Or, you can simply mash a few of the potatoes with a potato masher, leaving it on the slightly chunkier side. It's up to you!
  • After you've creamified it, give it another taste and add plenty of salt and pepper if needed.
  • Scoop out a little for the kids and keep it simple for them with shredded Cheddar and a kiss of chives! (Chives are optional, of course.) As for you, adult faces, load up your bowls with plenty of chopped bacon, Cheddar, little dollops of sour cream, sliced jalapenos and chives!

GREATEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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This creamy, rich potato soup usually elicits many compliments at our church's annual Chili Cook-off! It's a good alternative for those not fond of chili. Very rich, so it's for special occasions!

Provided by Polish Chick

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 yukon gold potatoes
6 cups water
salt
pepper
1 cup half-and-half
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bacon (crumbled) (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil peeled, cubed potatoes in water until soft.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Turn heat down to medium.
  • Cut up cream cheese into small pieces and add to potatoes.
  • Add half and half.
  • Continue cooking on med.-lo to medium heat until cream cheese is melted and blended.
  • Before serving add shredded cheese and bacon crumbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 114.3, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful potatoes, a good quality cheese, and a flavorful broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot. If you add too many potatoes to the pot, they will not cook evenly and the soup will be thick and gluey. Add the potatoes in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are tender. The potatoes should be fork-tender before you add the other ingredients. This will ensure that the soup is smooth and creamy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the soup. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
  • Garnish the soup before serving. A sprinkling of chopped chives, parsley, or bacon bits will add a nice finishing touch to the soup.

Conclusion:

Cheesy potato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and creamy cheesy potato soup that your family and friends will love.

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