Description
Creamy cheesy potato soup brings comfort from the heartland of hearty home cooking. Midwestern warmth fills each spoonful, inviting you to savor a classic recipe that warms souls and satisfies hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
Thickening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Optional: bacon bits
- Optional: green onions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious pot over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth roux, and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour chicken broth into the mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps, and allow the liquid to simmer and thicken.
- Introduce diced potatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the pot, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Reduce heat and simmer the soup for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes reach a tender consistency when pierced with a fork.
- Pour milk into the pot and incorporate shredded cheese, stirring until completely melted and creating a smooth, creamy texture.
- For a more uniform consistency, use a potato masher to break down some potato chunks, leaving others intact for textural contrast.
- Optional: Enhance the soup’s presentation by sprinkling crispy bacon bits or chopped green onions on top just before serving.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy immediately for optimal flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest and most substantial soup base.
- Avoid boiling milk to prevent separation; add it at the end and heat gently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Use freshly grated cheese for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg