Cream Cheese Potato Soup
There’s nothing quite as comforting as a bowl of warm, creamy potato soup—and this recipe delivers all the cozy vibes you’re craving. Made with simple pantry staples like tender potatoes, savory broth, and rich cream cheese, it’s the perfect meal for chilly evenings or lazy weekends.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 1327kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon season salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 7-8 cups peeled and diced potatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- Cooked crumbled bacon shredded cheese and chopped green onion for serving
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup minced onion and 3-4 garlic cloves and sauté until onions have softened. Stir in 1 teaspoon season salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Add 8 cups chicken broth, 7-8 cups peeled and diced potatoes and 2 bay leaves and bring to boil. Simmer until potatoes are just tender. Discard bay leaves and smash a few of the potatoes in the pot to help thicken the soup.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the 12 ounces cream cheese. Continue to cook, stirring frequently until cheese is melted and smooth. Serve with bacon, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1327kcal | Carbohydrates: 252g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1569mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 17g