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

Zohan Parar
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used low-fat cream cheese and it was still very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Stacey Hearts
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cream cheese gave it a rich and creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Laxmi Chaudhary
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used low-fat cream cheese and it was still very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


samuel bedlu
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This soup was delicious! The cream cheese made it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


dominika goreova
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssemujju Farouk
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This was so good! I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of cream cheese. It was the best potato soup I have ever had.


Adoi Mro
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used low-fat cream cheese and it was still very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanubabu Sapkota
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cream cheese gave it a rich and creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


MD sharuk Hossain
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used low-fat cream cheese and it was still very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


CaseyDreams
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This soup was delicious! The cream cheese made it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Allan Lake
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Danish Maitla
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This was so good! I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of cream cheese. It was the best potato soup I have ever had.


Bukenya Eric
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This soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I used low-fat cream cheese and it was still very creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohamed Hafez
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cream cheese gave it a rich and creamy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.