Best 8 Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup Recipes

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Homemade cheesy potato soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also relatively easy to make, and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, cheesy or mild, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. In this article, we will provide you with a few of our favorite recipes for homemade cheesy potato soup, as well as some tips for making the perfect bowl of soup.

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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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound frozen Tater Tots
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the Tater Tots on a baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and continue baking until melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just softened, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Puree the soup with an immersion blender, thinning with up to 1/4 cup water. (Alternatively, puree the soup in batches in a blender, then return to the pot.) Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream and the remaining 2 cups cheese until melted. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the Tater Tots, bacon, chives and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840, Fat 51 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1575 milligrams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 6 grams

BELLE'S CHEESY POTATO STOUP



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This soup is a yummy mix of potatoes, cheese, and SPAM®. I hope everyone who uses this recipe gets the same great review I do!!

Provided by Catie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 potatoes, diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of onion soup
1 (12 ounce) can fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cubed
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain off all but 2 cups of the water, then stir in the cream of onion soup, luncheon meat, milk, and Cheddar cheese. Return to a simmer over medium heat, and cook a few minutes until hot. Season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 91.5 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1440.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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We like to eat hot bowlfuls of this cheesy soup often throughout the winter. It sure warms you through on a cold and dreary day.-Doris Self, Greensboro, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup diced peeled potato
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-3/4 cups fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and simmer until potato is tender, about 12 minutes. , Mash mixture with a potato masher. Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; gradually add to vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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!

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.

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

EASY CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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I was looking for a satisfying potatoe soup recipe and came across one similar to this. I just doctored mine up a bit. This is very filling and makes alot!

Provided by PaigeParkerMomma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups diced potatoes (I dice them very small)
1 bag frozen broccoli or 1 bag california-blend frozen vegetables
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese
1/2 lb cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large Pot put the water, boullin, and onion.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • Then add the potatoes and frozen vegetables (I diced mine very small with a food chopper).
  • Cover and cook on medium for another 20 minutes.
  • Then turn down the heat to low and add the soup, milk and cheeses (cut into small chunks).
  • Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Either simmer on low or pour into a crockpot on low for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 50.5, Sodium 1148.5, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 12.9

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will give your soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings: A little bit of garlic, onion, or paprika can go a long way in enhancing the flavor of your soup.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add some flour or cornstarch: Just be sure to whisk it in slowly so that you don't get any lumps.
  • Garnish your soup with your favorite toppings: Some good options include croutons, bacon bits, or shredded cheese.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months: Just be sure to reheat it thoroughly before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesy 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 preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a cheesy potato soup that your family and friends will love.

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