Best 10 Homemade Cheesy Potato Soup Recipes

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Craving a warm and comforting meal? Look no further than this delightful Cheesy Potato Soup! This classic soup features creamy potatoes, melted cheese, and a savory broth, making it the perfect dish for a chilly day. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a homemade soup that will satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.

This recipe collection offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste profiles. Whether you're looking for a classic cheesy potato soup, a vegetarian version, or a soup with a spicy kick, you'll find it here.

The Original Cheesy Potato Soup recipe is a timeless classic that delivers a rich and flavorful soup with a perfect balance of creamy potatoes and melted cheese. The Vegetarian Cheesy Potato Soup variation offers a plant-based alternative that is just as comforting and delicious, using vegetable broth and non-dairy milk to create a creamy and flavorful soup.

For those who enjoy a bit of spice, the Spicy Cheesy Potato Soup recipe adds a touch of heat to the classic soup with the addition of diced jalapeños and chili powder. The result is a delightful combination of creamy, cheesy, and spicy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Each recipe provides detailed instructions, cooking tips, and ingredient lists to ensure a successful and enjoyable cooking experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll find that these Cheesy Potato Soup recipes are easy to follow and will yield a delicious and comforting meal that the whole family will love.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESY POTATO SOUP II



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A simple, cheesy potato soup. This soup takes less than an hour to make. You can break up the potatoes with a fork if you want a thicker soup.

Provided by Joan Zaffary

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

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups chopped onions
1 ½ cups chopped celery
4 cups water
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
15 slices American cheese - broken into pieces
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ⅓ cups milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onions and celery in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in the water and potatoes, bring to a boil and then simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the flour and the milk and stir well until the flour is mostly dissolved. Pour this into the soup slowly, stirring constantly, until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 759.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

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

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP



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Everyone who has tried this soup loves it. It is a good soup for veggie haters. Baking the potatoes first gives them the perfect texture for this thick creamy soup. You won't be disappointed. I always serve this with crackers and top the soup with a bit more shredded Cheddar, crumbled bacon, and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by xtal420

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large red potatoes
1 (12 ounce) package bacon
½ gallon milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap potatoes in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool potatoes until easily handled and cut into cubes.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Combine milk, cream, sour cream, processed cheese, and Cheddar cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and bacon to milk mixture and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until potatoes begin to dissolve into soup, about 20 minutes; season with onion salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 817.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 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

BEST CHEESY POTATO SOUP EVER!



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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.

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

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: CREAMY, CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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This soup is ridiculous as is! But for your kids, keep it super simple with lots of Cheddar cheese on top. Or nothing! And for the adult faces, we get a little crazy with the toppings. I'm talking crumbled bacon, jalapeno peppers, dollops of sour cream, cheese, some yummy chives. Yes.

Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings (2 kids, 2 adults)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 large red onion, diced
3 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded Cheddar
Finely chopped fresh chives or scallions, for garnish
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
Sour cream, for garnish
1 thinly sliced jalapeno

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onions and saute until the veggies begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and toss with a good pinch of salt. Add the chicken stock and simmer until the potatoes soften, about 20 minutes. Then add the milk and butter, and stir until the butter melts.
  • At this point you have a few options. If you have an immersion blender, simply stick the wand in the pot and give it a few whizzes, blending some of the soup until it's nice and creamy. You'll still want a good amount of potato chunks in the soup, so don't go overboard, like I tend to do.
  • You can also scoop out about 2 cups of the soup and transfer it to a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy and transfer it back to the soup pot.
  • Or, you can simply mash a few of the potatoes with a potato masher, leaving it on the slightly chunkier side. It's up to you!
  • After you've creamified it, give it another taste and add plenty of salt and pepper if needed.
  • Scoop out a little for the kids and keep it simple for them with shredded Cheddar and a kiss of chives! (Chives are optional, of course.) As for you, adult faces, load up your bowls with plenty of chopped bacon, Cheddar, little dollops of sour cream, sliced jalapenos and chives!

CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound frozen Tater Tots
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spread the Tater Tots on a baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through, until crisp, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and continue baking until melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just softened, about 1 minute. Add the potatoes, chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Puree the soup with an immersion blender, thinning with up to 1/4 cup water. (Alternatively, puree the soup in batches in a blender, then return to the pot.) Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream and the remaining 2 cups cheese until melted. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the Tater Tots, bacon, chives and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840, Fat 51 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1575 milligrams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHEESY POTATO LEEK SOUP



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This recipe is an offshoot of the more classical potato leek soups. This is sort of a meat-and-potatoes type of recipe! It has a lot of cheese in it and can be served chunky or smooth. It is a family-favorite!

Provided by KymarahD

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
12 cloves garlic, minced
4 large fresh bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground coriander
5 russet potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 quart chicken stock, or as needed
½ pound shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh chives, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute leeks, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and coriander in hot butter and oil until softened and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken bouillon to the pot and pour enough chicken stock over the top to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Mash potatoes to desired consistency with a potato masher. Stir Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and cream into potato mixture, return soup to a simmer, and cook until cheese melts and soup is hot, about 15 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 769.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. Mixing different types of potatoes, such as russet, Yukon Gold, and red potatoes, will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. The potatoes should be tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked potatoes will make the soup mushy.
  • Use a flavorful cheese. A good quality cheddar cheese will give your soup a rich, cheesy flavor. If you like a sharper flavor, you can use a Parmesan or Asiago cheese.
  • Add some vegetables. Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions will add flavor and nutrition to your soup. You can also add other vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or spinach.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good starting points. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, cumin, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Cheesy potato soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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