Best 7 Easy Cheesy Loaded Potato Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our creamy and cheesy Loaded Potato Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is packed with tender potatoes, melted cheese, and a medley of savory ingredients that will warm your soul on a chilly day. Whether you're a fan of classic potato soup or looking for a loaded version bursting with flavors, this recipe has something for everyone. Get ready to satisfy your cravings with our easy-to-follow instructions, tips, and variations. From the classic potato soup to the fully loaded version, we've got you covered. So grab your soup pot and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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It doesn't take long to put bowls of this comforting cheesy potato soup recipe on the table. Convenience items, such as canned soup and processed cheese, simplify the preparation. -Tammy Condit, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

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

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
5 cups water
2 cups 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 minutes. Add potatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Stir in the milk, soup, garlic salt and pepper; heat until warmed through. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

LOADED POTATO SOUP



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A rich broth. Baked potato toppings. Indulgent spoonfuls. What more could you want in a Loaded Potato Soup? This soup is a time-tested recipe that helps you put comfort food on the table in just 40 minutes total. Once your potato soup is thick and bubbly, top it with bacon, cheese and green onions for a restaurant-worthy meal right at your kitchen table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 oz) bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
6 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
2 lb baking potatoes, peeled, cubed
2/3 cup butter
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
3/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.
  • In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
  • Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour milk mixture into potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups milk, the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in ham, half of the bacon, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions. Cook until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Evenly top individual servings with remaining bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 863 mg

EASY POTATO CHEESE SOUP



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This is a creamy soup that is satisfying as a main dish, especially when accompanied by buttered sourdough toast.

Provided by Thyra

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

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups water
6 large potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons margarine
2 (11 ounce) cans condensed cream of Cheddar cheese soup

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot add water, potatoes, onion, celery and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
  • Once tender, mash soup with a potato masher, and add butter and cream.
  • Gradually bring mixture to a simmer. Add condensed cheese soup and blend. Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 506.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

EASY CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion, can save some tops for garnish
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika
4 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 lb American cheese or 1 lb mild cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Dice the peeled potatoes into about 3/4" pieces.
  • Place the diced potatoes in a pot with the 4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are nice and tender.
  • While potatoes cook, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped green onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour, celery seeds and paprika into the butter/green onions and stir constantly until a smooth paste. Gradually stir in the ff half and half. Stir frequently until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Add the hot cooked potatoes and both into the creamy mixture; stir well.
  • With a slotted spoon remove 1 or 2 cups of the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Use a stick blender or blender or food processor to blend the soup in the pot.
  • Return the blended mixture and reserved 1 or 2 cups of potatoes to the pot.
  • Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and cook (but do NOT allow to boil) until cheese is melted smooth and well-mixed.
  • Serve.
  • Garnish with some green onion tops, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 928.3, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 16.7

O'CHARLEY'S LOADED POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this O'Charley's Loaded Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andrea

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs red potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
8 cups half-and-half
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, melted
white pepper
garlic powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Place in large saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.
  • Let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked.
  • In a separate pan, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth.
  • Place over low heat and gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly.
  • Continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken.
  • Add melted Velveeta.
  • Stir well.
  • Drain potatoes and add to cream mixture.
  • Stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley.

EASIEST-EVER LOADED POTATO SOUP



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This hearty bowl of creamy potato soup is made rich with crisp bacon and cheese - ready in 15 minutes, it's perfect for lunch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 package (24 oz) refrigerated country-style mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/4 cup)
Sliced green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix milk, salt, pep- per and potatoes, breaking up potatoes with whisk or wooden spoon. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 4 minutes, stirring frequently with whisk, until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in 2/3 cup of the cheese.
  • Top individual servings with remaining 1/3 cup cheese and the bacon; garnish with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg

LOADED POTATO SOUP I



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Thick, creamy, potato-y soup! Top with bacon bits and additional grated Cheddar cheese for a flavor explosion!

Provided by Claire

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
8 cups milk
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place cubed potatoes into a glass dish, and cook in the microwave oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until soft.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the potatoes and onion, and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the sour cream and Cheddar cheese until melted and well blended. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 169.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful soup, use a combination of chicken broth and milk.
  • Save time by using pre-shredded cheese or pre-cooked bacon.
  • Add diced carrots, celery, or bell pepper for extra vegetables.
  • For a thicker soup, add an extra potato or two.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

This easy cheesy loaded potato soup is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, this soup is a must-try for potato lovers. So grab your favorite bowl and indulge in this creamy, cheesy, and flavorful delight!

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