Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe
There's something comforting about a warm bowl of cheesy potato soup. This Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 strips cooked bacon crumbled (optional)
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and dice all potatoes evenly.
- Chop onion and mince garlic cloves.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in flour. Cook for about one minute.
- Slowly whisk in broth. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Add diced potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat. Let simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in milk and heavy cream gently.
- Add shredded cheese. Mix until fully melted.
- Use blender if smoother texture is desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chives.
- Top with crumbled bacon, if using.
- Serve hot and enjoy every bite!
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Don’t overcook potatoes; they should be tender, not mushy.
- Add a pinch of paprika for extra flavor depth.
- For thicker soup, mash some potatoes by hand.
- Keep stirring after adding cheese to avoid clumping.