Best 11 Dads Cheese Potato Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and comforting goodness of Dad's Cheese Potato Soup, a classic dish that warms the soul on chilly days. This soup features a creamy, cheesy broth brimming with tender potatoes, savory bacon, and a medley of vegetables. The aroma of sautéed onions and garlic fills the air as the soup simmers, promising a delightful culinary experience. The recipe offers variations to suit different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option that replaces bacon with mushrooms and a low-carb version that uses cauliflower instead of potatoes. Each variation promises a unique flavor profile while maintaining the essence of this classic soup.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

DAD'S CREAMY & CHEESY AU GRATIN POTATOES



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Cheesy, creamy au gratin potatoes made with three types of cheese for an incredible side dish everyone will love! My dad's famous au gratin potatoes recipe is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a delicious side!

Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Gluten Free     Nut Free     Side Dish     Vegetarian

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6-7 medium yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced into 1/8th inch rounds (3 pounds gold potatoes -- by weight is a more accurate measure)
½ white or yellow onion, cut into slices
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons salted butter
¼ cup all purpose flour (whole wheat, all purpose, or gluten free 1:1 flour will all work)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (regular, skim or whole milk will also work)
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (2 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
For topping:
1/2 cup gruyere cheese (or sub more sharp cheddar)
¼ cup grated parmesan
To garnish:
Fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 2 quart square baking dish (or an 8x12 is good) with nonstick cooking spray or grease with butter or oil.
  • Place sliced potatoes in three tight slanted rows as indicated in the photos. You don't want them to be overly tight, make sure you leave enough space so the potato slices are slightly slanted. Add in onion slices in between the rows and on top of potatoes. Basically wherever you can fit them.
  • Next make your sauce: add in 2 tablespoons of butter and place over medium heat. Once butter is melted, whisk in a little bit of the flour and then slowly add in milk, a little bit at a time, alternating with the flour and vigorously whisking away any lumps. Bring mixture to a simmer; it should be a similar consistency to creamy gravy.
  • Turn heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the potatoes and onions to cover them. Don't worry, the sauce will get nice and creamy while baking.
  • Cover the pan with foil, then bake for 45 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, remove foil, sprinkle top of potatoes with 1/2 cup shredded gruyere (or more cheddar) and ¼ cup parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for 30-45 more minutes or until potatoes are done and nice and golden brown on top. (Potatoes are done when the middle of the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.) Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 8), Calories 256 kcal, Fat 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 1.6 g, Protein 13.2 g

CHEDDAR CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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Here's a recipe I created as an alternative to plain potato soup. Hearty and comforting, it disappears quickly when I serve it to my family on chilly evenings. Team it with bread and a salad, and you have a complete meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter
5 cups cubed peeled potatoes
3 cups water
3 cups 2% milk, divided
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in 2 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

POTATO CHEESE SOUP WITH VELVEETA®



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A rich potato soup that also has carrot, onion and celery. The chicken base also contributes to its complex flavor. Chicken base is a strong reduction of chicken stock that is normally sold in a resealable plastic jar and should be kept refrigerated.

Provided by Shauna

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 potatoes - peeled and cubed
1 carrot, chopped
water to cover
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ cup margarine
4 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chicken soup base
8 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes and carrot with water to cover and boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a separate large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the margarine for about 10 minutes.
  • Drain all but about 2 cups of the water from the potatoes and carrots; add 4 cups milk. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the onion and celery mixture to the pot and stir in the chicken soup base. Heat slowly, then add the cheese. Allow the cheese to melt, stirring all together well.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/2 cup milk and pour into the soup. Mix well until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1176.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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A rich potato soup. It'll warm you up on a cold winter day!

Provided by Marilyn Johnson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 small carrot, finely chopped
½ stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, minced
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, vegetable broth and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender. Do not rinse: mash mixture slightly. Stir in milk.
  • In a small mixing bowl, blend butter, flour, parsley, and pepper; stir into potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat: add cheese and stir until cheese is almost melted. Let soup stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 638.4 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

POTATO SOUP, DAD'S WORLD FAMOUS



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My family loves this soup. They call it Dad's world famous potato soup. I wouldn't go that far, but it is pretty awesome. Make the potatoes a little different in size when you cut them up, it adds to the complexity of the soup.

Provided by The unknown chef

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 gallon water
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup celery, chopped 1/8-inch thick
5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed between 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch
1 lb about 2 cups ham
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter
2 cups large diced white onions
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon parsley
smoked cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine water, celery, carrots and half of the salt and pepper in a large soup kettle.
  • Heat on high heat to a boil then turn down heat to medium high and boil for 5 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and half of ham. When the kettle boils again it should take about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender on a low boil. Start checking at this time. You should just be able to put a fork into the potatoes with little resistance.
  • In a medium sauce pan add the butter, onions, left over salt and pepper. Cook on medium high heat stirring the onions about every 2 minutes for about 10 minutes till soft. You can tell they are done when the bottom of the pan starts to brown a little.
  • Keep the pan on the heat and shake the flour over the onions. Now stir it into the onions for ½ minute. Pour in the milk and 3 cups of the potato water. Whisk it in till its well mixed, about ½ minute. It will be thick. Now add this and the rest of the ham to the potato's when they are finished. Stir for about ½ minute till it's well mixed.
  • Cook over med high heat stirring the bottom of the pan constantly until you reach a boil. Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  • Remove 2 cups of the potato mixture and mash them with a little of the soup juice in the sauce pan. Add the mashed potatoes and the parsley to the kettle and check your seasonings. The mashed potatoes will thicken the soup some more and add more depth to it.
  • Serve with shredded cheese on top if you like and crusty bread. We like smoked cheese with ours.
  • If you have a ham bone boil it with 1 chop carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk and 1 chopped onion for 45 minutes in the gallon (plus 1 cup) water. Remove the bone to a plate to cool and strain the water before making the recipe. Add the ham bone meat when soup is finished.

DAD'S POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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This is the perfect prescription when you're sick.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound favorite link sausage, thinly sliced 1/16 to 1/8"
4 pounds peeled and diced russet potatoes
2 medium onions chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
24 ounces deluxe American cheese
1 stick butter
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
16 to 32 ounces milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In 6- or 8-quart pan, melt butter on medium-low heat with onions. After onions are translucent, add garlic and rosemary for 2 minutes.
  • Add sausage and cook another 2 or 3 minutes. Add potatoes and cover potatoes with water. Change heat to high and bring potatoes to a boil.
  • After potatoes become very tender, to the point of falling apart, reduce heat to low and add cheese a little at a time until all melted. Add milk, salt, and pepper and cover for 15 minutes.
  • Great with saltine crackers.

POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
3 cups leeks, sliced
4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
8 cups water
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In large pot melt butter. Add leeks and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender. Place 3/4 of soup into a blender and puree, return to pot and bring to simmer. Add mustard and cheese. Stir until smooth. Add cream and bring to simmer. Pour into bowl and serve.

POTATO-CHEDDAR SOUP WITH QUICK-PICKLED JALAPEñOS



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If cheesy mashed potatoes became a cozy soup, it would be this. It's rich but not excessive, hearty but not heavy, and spiked with a little chili powder and some garlic to liven it up. The homemade pickled jalapeños give this a bright tang that perks up every creamy bite. Quick and easy to make, the jalapeños are leagues better than anything in a jar, and leftovers are excellent in sandwiches or scrambled into eggs.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 jalapeños
2 limes, halved
Kosher salt and black pepper
Large pinch of granulated sugar or a drop of honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large Spanish or white onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for garnish
2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 quart vegetable broth
2 cups grated Cheddar (8 ounces), plus more for garnish
1 cup half-and-half, or use 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream
3 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
Chopped cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the jalapeños, discarding the seeds if you like. Put slices in a bowl and squeeze in enough lime juice to cover them. Add a pinch each of salt and sugar. Let sit at room temperature while you make the soup. (The jalapeños can be prepared up to 5 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator; they get softer and more pickle-y as they sit.)
  • In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery and a large pinch of salt, and sauté until lightly golden and soft, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder and sauté until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add potatoes, broth and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are very tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or transferring the soup to a regular blender in batches, purée the soup, adding some water as needed to thin it out. (The soup can be as thick or brothy as you like.)
  • Return the soup to the pot if you removed it and reduce heat to medium-low. Add cheese and half-and-half, and cook at a very gentle simmer, stirring, until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Top each bowl with pickled jalapeños, plus a drizzle of their pickling liquid and a pinch of chili powder, along with scallions, cilantro and more Cheddar.

POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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My father was Swiss, so cheese has been a basic food in our family as long as I can remember. With its big cheese taste, you'll want to prepare this soup often. A steaming bowl plus a salad and a slice of bread makes a wonderful light meal. -Carol Smith, New Berlin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and quartered
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring potatoes, onion, water and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Do not drain; mash slightly. Stir in milk. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, blend the butter, flour, parsley and pepper; stir into the potato mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; add cheese and stir until almost melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP EVER!



Best Cheesy Potato Soup Ever! image

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.

DAD'S CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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Dad is 91 years old and likes simply food. This soup is one I made up for him.

Provided by Mary Haynes

Categories     Other Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 6 peeled and cubed potatoes
2 peeled and cubed turnips
2 chopped leaks, white part only
salt and pepper to taste
1 can(s) campbell cheddar cheese soup
1 can(s) milk

Steps:

  • 1. Place your chopped potatoes, turnips and leaks into a pot of salted watered. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender about 20 minutes. Drain off the water, stir in the can of soup and begin to add the can of milk. Make as thick or thin as you like.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your soup. Choose potatoes that are firm and starchy, such as Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your soup. Choose a cheese that melts well and has a sharp, flavorful taste. Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan are all good options.
  • Season the soup to taste: Don't be afraid to add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. A little bit of spice can really brighten up the flavor of the soup.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: A dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chives, or a few croutons can really take your soup to the next level.

Conclusion:

This classic cheese potato soup is a comfort food favorite that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy texture and hearty potato chunks, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this cheese potato soup a try.

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