Best 6 Delicious Thick Creamy Potato Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our collection of mouthwatering potato soup recipes. From classic creamy potato soup to hearty loaded baked potato soup and a unique sweet potato and black bean soup, we have something for every palate. These recipes are not only packed with flavor, but also easy to make and perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy weekend gatherings. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a chunky and rustic soup, we've got you covered. Get ready to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds with our delectable potato soup recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP RECIPE



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An easy and delicious creamy potato soup recipe that can be made in just one pot! Loaded with bacon and creamy potato goodness, this is a favorite comfort food in my household.

Provided by Sam Merritt

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 strips (uncooked) bacon (cut into small pieces)
3 Tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted will work)
1 medium yellow onion (chopped (about 1.5 cup/200g))
3 large garlic cloves (minced)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour ((42g))
2 ½ lbs gold potatoes (peeled and diced into pieces no larger than 1" (this was about 6 Large potatoes for me/1.15kg))
4 cups chicken broth ((945ml))
2 cups milk ((475ml))
⅔ cup heavy cream ((155ml))
1 ½ teaspoon* salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
¼ - ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder**
⅔ cup sour cream ((160g))
Shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and additional sour cream and bacon for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Place bacon pieces in a large Dutch Oven or soup pot over medium heat and cook until bacon is crisp and browned.
  • Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  • Add butter and chopped onion and cook over medium heat until onions are tender (3-5 minutes).
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  • Sprinkle the flour over the ingredients in the pot and stir until smooth (use whisk if needed).
  • Add diced potatoes to the pot along with chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork (about 10 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to simmer and remove approximately half*** of the soup to a blender (be careful, it will be hot!) and puree until smooth (half is about 5 cups of soup, but just eyeballing the amount will be fine. Alternatively you can use an immersion blender.).
  • Return the pureed soup to the pot and add sour cream and reserved bacon pieces, stir well.
  • Allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Top with additional sour cream, bacon, cheddar cheese, or chives. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 521 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 1326 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g

POTATO SOUP



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One of my go-to soup recipes and a reader favorite! It's such a creamy, hearty, comforting soup. While the toppings (cheddar, bacon, and green onions) are optional I highly recommend them for that loaded baked potato style flavor!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups peeled and diced Russet potatoes ((about 5 medium potatoes. Dice into small cubes about 3/4-inch))
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion ( (1 medium))
1 1/4 cups peeled and diced carrots ((3 medium))
1 cup diced celery ((2 stalks))
2 (14.5 oz each) cans low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream*
Cooked chopped bacon or chopped cooked ham, (shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions or chives)

Steps:

  • Combine diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onions with chicken broth in a large pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat (it will take about 10 minutes to reach a boil).
  • Once it reaches a boil reduce heat to medium and continue to cook about 15 - 20 minutes longer until potatoes are very soft when pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add flour and cook for 1 minute while whisking constantly. While whisking, slowly add milk and cook, stirring constantly until mixture begins thicken.
  • Once potatoes are soft add thickened milk mixture to potato soup mixture and stir (potatoes should start breaking down into soup).
  • Add sour cream and mix well.
  • Ladle soup into serving bowls, top each serving with bacon or ham, cheddar cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 486 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CREAMY HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP



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You will love this easy homemade potato soup recipe with potatoes, veggies, garlic, and a creamy broth. The soup is comforting and ultra-flavorful. For the best potato soup, use Yukon Gold potatoes. They have thin skins, so it is not necessary to peel them. They also become buttery and soft when cooked. There are two ways to serve this soup: brothy or thick and blended (our favorite). We love both and making them is the same except for the last step. For a thick, luxurious, and blended soup use a potato masher or immersion blender to puree or mash about half of the potatoes in the soup to thicken it.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Soup, Entree

Time 40m

Yield Makes about 7 cups of soup or 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)
1 cup chopped carrot (2 medium)
1 cup chopped celery (2 to 3 stalks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups stock or broth, see our chicken stock or vegetable broth
4 cups chopped potatoes, cubed (1 1/2 pounds or 3 to 4 medium)
1 bay leaf
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup cream, half and half, sour cream or plain yogurt
1 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheese like sharp cheddar or gruyere, optional
For serving (optional): Chopped parsley, chives or scallions, extra shredded cheese, sour cream, crumbled cooked bacon, hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot (like a Dutch oven), melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted, stir in the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften; 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and then cook, stirring everything around the pot, for 30 seconds.
  • Scatter the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until it looks medium blonde in color; about 1 minute. It will smell toasty, like browned butter.
  • Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the stock, making sure there aren't any lumps of flour. It will be thick.
  • Pour in the remaining stock and whisk until blended. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add the potatoes and bay leaf, and then cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are fork tender; about 20 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to low, remove the bay leaf, and then stir in the cream and cheese.
  • Taste for seasoning then adjust with more salt and pepper as needed. Serve with fresh herbs on top or for a thick and blended soup, use a potato masher to mash or an immersion blender to blend about half of the potatoes in the soup (this is Joanne's favorite way to serve the soup).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize About 1 cup, Calories 224, Fat 11.8g, SaturatedFat 6.9g, Cholesterol 30.7mg, Sodium 302.2mg, Carbohydrate 23.9g, Fiber 3.6g, Sugar 3.9g, Protein 7.4g

ABSOLUTELY ULTIMATE POTATO SOUP



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I have made this for many whom have given it the title. This takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Please note: for those who do not wish to use bacon, substitute 1/4 cup melted butter for the bacon grease and continue with the recipe. (I generally serve this soup as a special treat as it is not recommended for people counting calories.)

Provided by Karena

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

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock, or enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.
  • Cook celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon, and cilantro. Bring the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 879.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

CREAMY POTATO SOUP



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This is one of my favorite recipes that uses wholesome milk-an important product we produce on our dairy farm. It's rich and delicious...even the kids gobble it up!-Janis Plagerman, Ephrata, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 quart water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 quart milk
Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine potatoes, celery, onion, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly. Place half of the potato mixture in a blender; cover and puree. Repeat with remaining potato mixture; set aside. , In the same kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Return potato puree to the pan and heat through. Garnish individual servings with sour cream and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THICK & CREAMY POTATO SOUP



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This is a delicious easy to make potato soup recipe. I make this with a ham stock, made from boiling a ham bone. But it turns out well if you use a pre-packaged chicken soup stock or water and bouillion to taste. It goes really nicely with some nice fresh buns or bread. We never have any leftovers.

Provided by jake ryleysmommy

Categories     Winter

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups diced potatoes
1/2-1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2-1 cup diced carrot
1 lb diced ham
6 1/2 cups ham stock (made from ham bone) or 6 1/2 cups chicken soup base
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon (or to taste)
salt and pepper
4 -6 bay leaves
1/2 cup butter
10 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Combine potato's, celery, onions, carrots, ham, bay leaves and soup stock in large stock pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Cook over medium heat until potato's are tender, 10-20 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
  • In separate pot melt butter over low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork and cook stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute.
  • Slowly stir in milk, continue stirring until thickened slightly.
  • Add hot milk mixture to soup slowly, cook until hot and thickened, serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.8, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 1391.1, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3, Protein 21.8

Tips:

  • Use a good quality potato. Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are both good choices for this soup.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality broth. Chicken or vegetable broth are both good choices.
  • Add your favorite vegetables. Carrots, celery, and onion are all classic additions to potato soup, but you can also add other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or corn.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good starting points.
  • Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings. Cheese, bacon, and chives are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

This delicious thick and creamy potato soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try!

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