Creamy, Cheesy Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy, Cheesy Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1 inch cubes; 3 cups water; 1 small onion, diced fine (or 2 tsp granulated onion); 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); salt & pepper (to taste); 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup chicken broth; 4 -5 slices bacon, crumbled (or 1 cup of diced leftover ham)

Servings: persons

3 -4 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1 inch cubes
3 cups water
1 small onion, diced fine (or 2 tsp granulated onion)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chicken broth
4 -5 slices bacon, crumbled (or 1 cup of diced leftover ham)

1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add potato cubes and stir to make sure they are just covered with water.
3
Cook potatoes until fork tender, maybe 10 minutes.
4
Drain potatoes and set aside.
5
In a large pot melt butter over medium heat and stir in onion. If using real onion cook until just translucent.
6
Stir in the flour and cook stirring constantly for at least a minute to get rid of the raw flour taste. (If you've never worked with roux it will look like a really thick paste at this point. That's great- keep stirring :) ).
7
Add red pepper flakes and salt & pepper.
8
Slowly add the 1 cup of broth stirring as you pour it into the roux. Stir until smooth.
9
Start adding the milk and cream and stir until smooth.
10
Bring the mixture up to a low simmer stirring constantly. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
11
Add the sugar and the shredded cheese.
12
Stir until cheese is melted.
13
Stir in Bacon or Ham and potatoes and cook for 1 minute to heat potatoes thru.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and diced into 1 inch cubes, 3 cups water, 1 small onion, diced fine (or 2 tsp granulated onion), 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy, Cheesy Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy, Cheesy Potato Soup

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