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.

Ameen Beautytips
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's made with real cheddar cheese, and the flavor is just incredible.


sandra bennett
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend this soup.


Mariah Rivera
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's made with real cheddar cheese, and the flavor is just incredible.


Lawrence Success
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend this soup.


susie cole
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's made with real cheddar cheese, and the flavor is just incredible.


Massai Geoghan
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a cold winter day, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend this soup.


Muhammad Shahzad duhddi rajpoot
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that it's made with real cheddar cheese, and the flavor is just incredible.


Chandler bigo
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. It's a great soup for a cold winter day, and it's also very easy to make. I highly recommend this soup.


Ko Kyaw Zin
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. I love that it's made with real cheddar cheese, and the flavor is just incredible. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


paul alex
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This soup was delicious! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the soup a nice sharp flavor. I also added a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little bit of a kick. The soup was very easy to make and it was ready in about 30 minutes. I will