Description
Comforting cheesy potato soup brings warmth from classic American kitchens, packed with creamy goodness and hearty flavors. Potato chunks and melted cheese create a soul-soothing experience you’ll savor down to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Complementary Ingredients:
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious cooking vessel over medium-high temperature, introducing diced onions and minced garlic. Gently sauté until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate cubed potatoes and pour chicken broth into the pot. Elevate heat to trigger a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow ingredients to meld and potatoes to tenderize for approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Create a smooth liaison by whisking flour into milk until no lumps remain. Carefully stream this thickening mixture into the simmering soup, followed by a luxurious pour of heavy cream.
- Transform the soup’s texture using an immersion blender, pulverizing the mixture until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency. Some potato chunks can remain for rustic appeal.
- Introduce shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle half the crispy bacon pieces into the soup. Stir continuously until cheese completely dissolves, creating a rich, decadent base.
- Calibrate flavors with measured salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Ladle into warm serving bowls, garnishing with remaining bacon crumbles, freshly chopped green onions, and an additional cheese sprinkle.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version of this comforting soup.
- Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a substitute for regular flour to make the recipe gluten-free and suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- For a lighter option, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, which will reduce the overall calorie content without sacrificing creaminess.
- Consider adding roasted garlic or smoked paprika for an extra flavor boost that elevates the soup’s depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg