Best 13 Potato Soup With Cream Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy delight of our potato soup with cream cheese, a culinary masterpiece that blends the comforting flavors of tender potatoes, velvety cream cheese, and a symphony of herbs and spices. This classic soup recipe offers a rich and satisfying experience that will warm your soul on chilly days. With just a few simple steps, you can create a creamy and flavorful soup that is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you prefer a smooth and silky texture or a chunky and rustic bite, this recipe provides variations to cater to your preferences. Additionally, we present tantalizing variations that elevate the classic potato soup experience, including a tangy cheddar cheese version, a spicy chorizo and corn fiesta, and a loaded baked potato soup bursting with bacon, cheese, and chives. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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"I came up with this soup after I had tried something similar at a restaurant," explains Stacy Bockelman, California, Missouri. "Using chicken bouillon and frozen hash browns makes it easy to fix. It's good with sourdough bread," she adds. It's also good for your pocketbook at only 47 cents a bowl.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups water
7 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 package (30 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the water and bouillon. Add cream cheese; cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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

CREAMY POTATO AND CHEESE SOUP



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My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me shortly after my husband and I were married. A bowl of the hot and creamy soup is perfect on a cold winter day.-Michelle Wollenburg, Beatrice, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup Velveeta, cubed, or cheddar cheese, shredded
6 large potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked (about 8 cups)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion, celery and carrot in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add soup, cheese, potatoes and seasoned salt; mix well. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

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

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.

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This potato soup with cream cheese is nice and hearty for those cold winter days.

Provided by Jeff and Karen

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

Time 5h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ pounds unpeeled gold potatoes
1 medium sweet onion
1 gallon water
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
2 bunches green onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (16 ounce) package bacon
½ cup sour cream
½ cup unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into quarters. Cut sweet onion into eighths. Transfer both to a large stockpot.
  • Place the stockpot over medium-high heat and add water, chicken broth, green onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, hot pepper sauce, 1 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  • While the soup is cooling, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop into bits when cooled. Reserve bacon grease.
  • Remove 4 cups potato stock and set aside. Working in batches, puree some potatoes and onions in a food processor with some of the liquid; transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat until all potatoes and onions have been pureed. Turn the slow cooker to High.
  • Transfer the reserved potato stock to a separate pot and place over medium-low heat until warm, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in sour cream until no lumps remain.
  • Combine reserved bacon grease and butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook until butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and stir to make a roux. Increase heat to high and slowly add potato stock-sour cream mixture. Whisk to prevent lumping and bring mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce to a slow simmer and cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour into the slow cooker and add the reserved bacon.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1403.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PANERA'S CREAM CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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This is my favorite recipe for potato soup. It's a copycat of the one they use to serve at the St. Louis Bread Company (Panera). The recipe originally called for shredding your potatoes, but I never could get them to cook that way. I know they should cook faster, but I never could get it to work.

Provided by Shawn H

Categories     Winter

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Combine broth, potatoes, and spices.
  • Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.
  • Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.
  • Reduce to low heat.
  • Add cream cheese.
  • Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 938, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 11.4

POTATO SOUP WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This is a family favorite throughout the fall and winter! It's easy to prep and great for a lazy day, filling the house with aroma. Have extended family and guests? Simply double the quantity of each item. It's that easy! I derived the potato soup with cream cheese base compliments of Panera Bread®. I added a few extras over time to appeal to the whole family. This a well balanced, full-flavored soup, with a hint of trailing heat compliments of cayenne. If you have picky "little" ones you can substitute red pepper flakes as a side garnishment. Serve with sharp shredded cheese and a loaf a fresh beer bread!

Provided by csdavis

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

Time 4h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups cubed red potatoes
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
8 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips

Steps:

  • Combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic salt, seasoned salt, sea salt, cayenne, basil, and parsley in a slow cooker. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender on Low, 6 to 8 hours, or on High, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes in the slow cooker to preferred consistency. Add the cream cheese in spoonfuls to melt until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Stir into soup or set aside as a serving garnishment. Heat until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1616.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

POTATO SOUP WITH SOUR CREAM



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A thick and creamy potato soup with sour cream that is sure to delight your taste buds with loaded flavor. Simple, easy to make, and full of flavor.

Provided by mmkemp

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

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed
6 slices bacon
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 ⅓ cups sour cream
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Set aside 4 potatoes; peel and cube the remaining potatoes.
  • Place cubed and whole potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set the 4 whole potatoes aside; mash the rest.
  • At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside. Cut reserved whole potatoes into small cubes and set aside with bacon.
  • Heat flour in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat; slowly add milk, whisking until well blended. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Add mashed potatoes and stir well to combined. Remove soup from heat. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and mix until it melts completely. Stir in sour cream. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Serve warm topped with bacon, cubed potatoes, remaining Cheddar cheese, and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 920.3 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

CREAMY, CHEESY POTATO SOUP



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Fast, easy, creamy, and cheesy! A great weeknight meal when you want something that will stick to your ribs but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I found this recipe in my mom's recipe collection after she passed away and we love it! The recipe is very forgiving if you need to sub ingredients based on what you have on hand. Don't have broth? Use the potato cooking liquid with a tsp of chicken bouillon mixed in. No heavy cream? No worries, use all milk. I make a lot of soup when the weather turns cold and you know what they say about Wisconsin.... we have 2 seasons, Winter and Road Construction... we eat a lot of soup- LOL :)

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 -4 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1 inch cubes
3 cups water
1 small onion, diced fine (or 2 tsp granulated onion)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chicken broth
4 -5 slices bacon, crumbled (or 1 cup of diced leftover ham)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add potato cubes and stir to make sure they are just covered with water.
  • Cook potatoes until fork tender, maybe 10 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and set aside.
  • In a large pot melt butter over medium heat and stir in onion. If using real onion cook until just translucent.
  • Stir in the flour and cook stirring constantly for at least a minute to get rid of the raw flour taste. (If you've never worked with roux it will look like a really thick paste at this point. That's great- keep stirring :) ).
  • Add red pepper flakes and salt & pepper.
  • Slowly add the 1 cup of broth stirring as you pour it into the roux. Stir until smooth.
  • Start adding the milk and cream and stir until smooth.
  • Bring the mixture up to a low simmer stirring constantly. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and the shredded cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in Bacon or Ham and potatoes and cook for 1 minute to heat potatoes thru.

CREAM CHEESE POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8)
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
6 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
12 mushrooms, coarse chopped
2 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into bits and softened (chilled cream cheese will be grainy)
salt and pepper
sliced green onion top (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In large pot combine potatoes with broth and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove potatoes from heat and mash with potato masher.
  • In frying pan, cook bacon until crisp and drain on paper towel and crumble; set aside. To bacon fat, add onion and mushrooms; saute until tender.
  • Add the bacon/onion mixture to potatoes. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt and pepper until cream cheese is melted. DO NOT BOIL.
  • Garnish with green onions.

PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE LOADED POTATO SOUP



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 8

large 4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 large onion, diced
Salt and pepper (for taste)
1 can (49.5 oz.) can chicken broth (the less you use the thicker)
1 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup butter
1 cup cream (half-and-half)
16 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Steps:

  • Toppings:
  • Chopped cooked Oscar Mayer Bacon
  • Chives
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Step One:
  • Combine potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, chicken broth and garlic in crockpot and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are soft.
  • Step Two:
  • Mash potatoes to thicken soup. Then add in butter, half-and-half and cream cheese. Cook an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Step Three:
  • Serve and add toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy and rich soup, use full-fat cream cheese. If you prefer a lighter soup, you can use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese.
  • To make the soup even more flavorful, use a combination of chicken broth and vegetable broth.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute it with carrots or parsnips.
  • For a smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the soup.
  • If you like your soup with a bit of a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of chopped chives, parsley, or bacon bits.

Conclusion:

This potato soup with cream cheese is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup creamy or chunky, mild or spicy, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give this potato soup with cream cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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