Best 7 Creamy Chunky Potato Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a creamy and chunky potato soup that will tantalize your taste buds. Indulge in the comforting flavors of tender potatoes swimming in a creamy broth, enhanced by hearty vegetables and a touch of savory spices. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this comprehensive guide will walk you through each step, ensuring a delicious and satisfying culinary experience. From selecting the perfect potatoes to mastering the art of achieving the ideal consistency, we'll provide expert tips and tricks to elevate your soup-making skills. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a haven of warmth and deliciousness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY POTATO SOUP



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This is an incredibly delicious soup. I recommend you serve it with fresh warm bread, they taste so great together.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon
3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
water to cover
4 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside, along with 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  • Add potatoes, onion, carrot and celery to drippings. Add enough water to cover vegetables and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • In separate bowl, stir together sour cream, flour and paprika. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.
  • Pour sour cream mixture into soup mixture. Cook until small bubbles break soups service. Top with chopped bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1048.3 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CHUNKY POTATO SOUP



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This is another one of my favorite potato soup recipes. It's similar to some of the recipes already posted, but a little different so I am posting this too. Enjoy!

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 medium potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
1/2 cup chives
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
crushed red pepper flakes
ground black pepper
3 cups milk or 3 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 1" cubes.
  • Bring water to a boil in large saucepan and add potatoes.
  • Cook until tender and drain reserving liquid.
  • Set aside potatoes and measure 1 cup cooking liquid (adding water if necessary) and set aside.
  • Peel and finely chop onion and chives.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and chives to saucepan and cook, stirring frequently until tender, but not brown.
  • Add flour to saucepan.
  • Season with red pepper and black pepper to taste.
  • Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gradually add potatoes, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, milk/cream, and sugar to onion/chive mixture in saucepan.
  • Stir well and add cheese and bacon.
  • Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Serve with fresh chives, cheese, and bacon.

CREAMY CHUNKY POTATO SOUP



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"The first time I made this creamy satisfying soup, it instantly became my family's favorite," recalls Stephanie Moon, of Boise, Idaho. "It is perfect on chilly days. Even those who don't normally like Swiss cheese savor this delicious soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 small carrot, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, carrot, celery and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CHUNKY CREAM OF POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Chunky Cream of Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ECChefT

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs red potatoes (cubed with skins on)
1 medium onion
salt and pepper
1 (24 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 -1 1/2 lb bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled)
2 tablespoons bacon grease
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
instant mashed potatoes (for thickening)
shredded cheese (we use cheddar)

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large stock pot cover potatoes with water, to about 1-2 inches above potatoes.
  • Add in onions and salt and pepper.
  • Boil potatoes to right consistency.
  • Do NOT pour off water.
  • Leave on low heat.
  • In a separate bowl mix together sour cream, both cream soups, and evaporated milk with a whisk.
  • Pour this mixture into pot of potatoes; mix well.
  • Add in bacon, grease and parsley flakes.
  • Lower heat to simmer.
  • Add a little instant potatoes in at a time and mix well till you get your desired consistency.
  • Pour into bowls and garnish with cheese.

CHUNKY POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices Bob Evans Hardwood Smoked Bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 small leek, white part only, diced
1 pkg. (20 oz.) Bob Evans Diced Seasoned Home Fries
2 cans (141/2 oz. each) chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tsp. parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. In bacon drippings, saute leeks until softened, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Lightly mash with a potato masher. Add milk, corn, parsley and reserved bacon. Heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.;

CHUNKY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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My family and I crave a steaming bowl of potato leek soup on a cold winter evening, but we don't want the butter and fat content of regular soup recipes. So I created this lighter version. I have shared it with many folks, and everyone who has tried it loves it for the robust, satisfying flavor. -Christine Frye, Odessa, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium leeks, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground nutmeg
5 cups diced potatoes
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a lightly greased nonstick skillet, cook leeks and onion for 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown; set aside., In a large saucepan, cook flour and garlic powder in oil for about 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually whisk in broth. Stir in the bay leaves, salt, pepper, pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in potatoes and leek mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; heat through. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK CREAMY POTATO SOUP



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A yummy and easy to make potato soup. Kids love it.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups cubed potatoes
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 ½ cups milk
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, and set aside. Drain all but 3 tablespoons bacon fat from the pan.
  • Brown onions in bacon fat over medium heat.
  • Add potatoes, and enough water to cover. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir together soup and milk until smooth; add to potato mixture. Heat, but do not boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir in dill weed. Crumble bacon; stir in just before serving soup, or sprinkle on top to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1026.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Yukon Gold, red potatoes, and russet potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. This will make your soup more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, and corn.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with seasonings. You can add things like salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste.
  • Serve your soup with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of cheese. This will add a creamy, cheesy flavor that will take your soup to the next level.

Conclusion:

Creamy chunky potato soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy chunky potato soup that your family and friends will love.

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