Creamy Potato Soup Easy To Make

This creamy potato soup recipe is a cozy meal that anyone can master!

Filling, flavorful, and easy to make, creamy potato soup is loaded with delicious ingredients like bacon and sharp cheddar cheese. It promises to chase away all the chills!

Cozy & Creamy Potato Soup!

Budget-friendly and hearty, this soup is a great meal for lunch or dinner.Simple and ready in minutes with potatoes and other ingredients I always have on hand (like onion, flour, milk and broth).Potato soup is a great way to use up leftover meat and veggies. It’s also a great recipe for getting veggie-resistant kids (or adults)to try new ones!Make it in advance and serve it all week.This is the perfect potluck soup, keep it warm in a crockpot or slow cooker. Set out bowls of add-ins (see below) and let everyone create their own soup masterpiece!

Ingredients for Potato Soup

Potatoes – Any spuds will do, but Yukon gold or red potatoes have a creamier texture and make the best soup. Leave some of the skin on for a rustic look and a bit of extra fiber!

Russet potatoes can be used but they tend to be a bit more grainy in texture and will slightly change the buttery consistency of the soup. Be sure to peel russets as the skin is tough.

Bacon – Fry it fresh in this recipe instead of using packaged bacon bits. Bacon grease will add a great smoky flavor to the onions!

Dairy – Skip the heavy cream, potatoes add great texture to this soup so just a little milk and chicken broth is all that’s needed. Sour cream adds a bit of tangy flavor (Greek yogurt can be substituted).

Add-Ins – Stir these in or let everyone add their own. Try cooked shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, a Mexican cheese blend, chives or green onions, diced ham, cooked ground Italian sausage, or a bag of mixed vegetables.

How to Make Creamy Potato Soup

Cook bacon: Crisp the bacon in a dutch oven or large saucepan. Set aside.Cook onions: Cook the onions in the bacon fat per the recipe below.Simmer Potatoes: Add the liquid whisking until smooth. Stir in potatoes and simmer until fork tender.Mash or Blend: Mash potatoes in the pot until the soup is creamy (or leave some chunks intact). You can blend it with an immersion blender if you’d like a smoother soup.Season: Stir in cheese, sour cream, chives, & bacon pieces.

Serving Suggestions

We love bread with soup. In this case, our favorites are cheesy garlic breadsticks, a crusty loaf of artisan bread, or garlic bread to soak up all that creamy potato soup goodness!

Dinner rolls or cheddar bay biscuits are also great.

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Pro Tips for Potato Soup

Red potatoes or Yukon gold will give the best texture to this soup. To thicken the soup further, make a slurry by combining a 1:1 ratio of cold water and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well and slowly add to the pot of simmering soup while whisking to reach the desired consistency.Soups with dairy don’t freeze well as they can change consistency. If you do freeze this soup, freeze it before adding the extra sour cream. Reheat slowly over medium-low heat so as to not curdle the milk.Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.