Creamy and Rich Potato Soup

Name: Creamy and Rich Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, cubed; 4 cups chicken bouillon or stock; 2 tbsp seasoned salt; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional); 1 tsp ground black pepper; 4 oz. Bacon bits, fresh or bottled (optional); 2 whole green onions, finely sliced; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 8 oz. Cream cheese, cubed; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

5 steps

Prep:20minCook:30min

This is based on a copycat recipe from Panera Bread, the same recipe that got me obsessed with cream cheese-based soups. Really great for fall and spring.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 18:54:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories524.9 kcal (26%)

Total Fat31.7 g (45%)

Carbs43.8 g (17%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein18.2 g (36%)

Sodium2645.8 mg (132%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

4 lbsYukon gold potatoes

cubed

4 cupschicken bouillon

or stock

2 Tbspseasoned salt

2 tsppaprika

1 tspcayenne pepper

optional

1 tspground black pepper

4 ozBacon bits

fresh or bottled, optional

2 tspgarlic

2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese

½ cupshredded parmesan cheese

2 Tbspunsalted butter

cubed

Instructions

Step 1

You'll need a large stockpot. Add the butter, garlic, and green onions to the bottom of the pot. Turn the pot on low (1-2) and leave uncovered.

Pot

Step 2

With the butter melted, add your potatoes. Add the dry seasonings on top and then add your chicken stock. Bring pot to a boil and cover for 20 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Step 3

Remove the pot from the heat. This part is crucial, as excess heat can break the cream cheese and leave you with a terrible, gritty flavor. Allow the soup to sit for about 5 minutes away from the heat.

Step 4

Add in the cheddar and parmesan. Technically, any cheese will do, but it will obviously have an effect on the flavor. Mix in the cheese and then add your cream cheese cubes. Using a masher, smash the potatoes and mix well. The potato starch released will bind the cream cheese.

Step 5

Serve hot with any toppings you like. I add a dollop of sour cream, bacon bits, paprika, and sliced green onions. French bread is a great accompaniment.