Easy Cheesy Potato Soup

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Warm up your weekend with a bowl of hearty, cheesy potato soup. This recipe is excellent for a filling lunch or a simple dinner. You might as well double the recipe and make an extra batch, as you will want to eat it every day of the week, especially when it is chilly out!

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Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

If you are craving comfort in a bowl, look no further than this incredible cheesy potato soup. Thick and creamy, all the ingredients combine and simmer in one pot making it such an easy recipe to put together. The slow simmer gives the flavors plenty of time to meld together, building layers and layers of depth and deliciousness!

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Creamy Soup Secret

The secret to getting this soup super creamy is all in the final steps. Everything gets blended together with a touch of heavy cream, allowing for all the ingredients to combine. Then, it all gets added back into the pot. Then, the cheese melts into the hot soup, creating a creamy cheese-like sauce that blends seamlessly with the rest of the ingredients. It is like liquid gold in a pot!

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Ingredients For Cheesy Potato Soup

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Bacon – dice the bacon so it is easy to blend in the soup.
Onions
All-purpose flour
Chicken (or vegetable) stock – use low-sodium varieties to avoid overpowering the rest of the ingredients.
Yukon Gold potatoes – the high starch content makes them great for cooking.
Heavy cream – use almond or coconut milk to make it dairy-free.
Cheddar cheese – for the best taste and texture, buy a block of shredded cheese, and grate it yourself.
Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Toppings -shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, bacon, and chives are added on top of the finished soup.

How To Make Creamy Cheesy Potato Soup

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Cook bacon and vegetables. In a Dutch oven or large stock pot, cook the diced bacon until it crisps up. Once the bacon is cooked, remove it from the pan, and pour off half of the grease. Return the pan to the stove, and cook the onions in the bacon fat. When the onions are soft, add the flour to the pan, and continue to cook.
Add in stock and potatoes. While whisking, slowly add the stock to the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, and add in the potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are soft, about 12-15 minutes.
Blend. Stir in the heavy cream and continue to cook. Remove the soup from the heat, and carefully transfer the soup to a blender. Or, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender. Blend until smooth, and return the soup to the pot.
Add cheese. Add the cheddar cheese and parmesan, and whisk until smooth. The heat from the soup will melt the cheese, making it creamy. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Serve and enjoy. Top the soup with bacon, cheese, sour cream, or chives, and serve warm. Enjoy!

How To Store Chessy Potato Soup

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat leftovers in a microwave-safe bowl. Or, transfer the soup back to a pot, and warm it over medium heat on the stove.

For a longer-lasting option, freeze the cooled soup for up to 2 to 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat as desired.

Serving Suggestions

This comforting cheesy potato soup can easily be served on its own or with a cucumber tomato salad or a side of homemade garlic bread for a main course.

Or, you can enjoy it as a side dish or appetizer with options like a grilled cheese sandwich, a slow cooker cheesy Ranch chicken sandwich, or city chicken!